Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Major Subdivision Final Plat Application
This application packet guides property owners and applicants through requesting final plat approval for a major subdivision in Lake Elmo, including an escrow agreement with notarized signatures.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Lake Elmo uses this packet to review a final plat after preliminary plat approval, incorporating applicable conditions and preparing subdivision documents for recording. Applicants submit the completed application, required statements and plans, and an escrow agreement for municipal review costs. The form says the final plat application must be submitted within 180 days of preliminary plat approval; an approved plat must be recorded with the county within 180 days of approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking final plat approval for a major subdivision in Lake Elmo must complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement carries an acknowledgment block, and each applicant and owner signing the agreement must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Lake Elmo’s Major Subdivision Final Plat Application packet and review the instructions and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application and escrow agreement, gather required signatures, and prepare the supporting statements, plans, and materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the escrow agreement acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each applicant and owner signing the escrow agreement completes the acknowledgment with the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application packet and required materials to Lake Elmo for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Elmo. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the escrow agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Each person signing as an applicant or owner must acknowledge their signature during the notarization.
- Do I need to notarize the entire final plat application?
- The packet’s notarization requirement appears in the escrow agreement, which has acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner. The application signature lines themselves do not show a notary block.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under Minn. Stat. §358.645, and Minn. Stat. §358.61 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I record an approved final plat?
- The form directs the subdivider to record an approved plat with the county recorder within 180 days. Where the county supports e-recording, recording is typically handled through a title company.