Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Minor Subdivision Application
This application requests City review of a proposed minor land subdivision and is filed by the applicant, with the fee owner’s signature or written authorization when the applicant is not the owner.
- 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 application to review a proposed division of land into no more than four parcels, along with supporting materials such as a preliminary plat, title work, and any applicable plans. Contact city staff before applying, then submit the completed packet and filing fee at City Hall. If the City Council approves the proposal, the form instructions say the documentation must be legally recorded and finalized within 180 days.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a minor subdivision in Lake Elmo must submit the application, and the fee owner must sign or provide written authorization if someone else applies.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement includes a notarial acknowledgment, and the applicant and owner signing that agreement must appear before a notary to acknowledge their signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Lake Elmo’s minor subdivision application packet and review its requirements before preparing your submission.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and escrow agreement, gather the required supporting materials, and arrange for the fee owner’s signature or written authorization if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and owner who will sign the escrow agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The agreement’s signers appear by video, verify their identities, and acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and filing fee at Lake Elmo City Hall. Follow the city’s instructions for any additional information.
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 online?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and owner sign during the video session and acknowledge their signatures.
- Do I need a notary for the entire application?
- The application signature lines do not show a notary block. The escrow agreement included in the packet has an acknowledgment for the applicant and owner.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, and recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What happens after Lake Elmo approves the subdivision?
- The application instructions say approved documentation must be legally recorded and finalized within 180 days of City Council approval.