Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Subdivision Sketch Plan Application
This application starts city review of a proposed subdivision; the applicant submits it to Lake Elmo with a sketch plan and required supporting information.
- 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 sketch plan review to give subdivision applicants guidance on procedural requirements, minimum standards, and other city requirements before they develop a preliminary plat. The form collects applicant, owner, engineer, and property information, while the accompanying materials describe plan requirements and include a municipal review escrow agreement with notary acknowledgment blocks. Sketch plan review is required for minor or major subdivisions, including proposals to divide land into three or more parcels.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a minor or major subdivision in Lake Elmo should submit this application and the required sketch plan information for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement carries a notarial acknowledgment; the applicant and owner named in its signature blocks sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Lake Elmo’s Subdivision Sketch Plan Application and review the application and sketch plan submission requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant, owner, engineer, and property details, prepare the sketch plan materials, and complete the escrow agreement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the escrow agreement’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant and owner sign the escrow agreement in the notary’s online session and complete identity verification.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, sketch plan, escrow agreement, and required supporting information to the City of Lake Elmo.
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 a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and owner sign during the video session, and the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The included municipal review escrow agreement has notarial acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner. The application signature lines and other sections do not show notary blocks in the supplied form.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. Minn. Stat. §358.61 recognizes acts by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What do I submit with the sketch plan application?
- Submit the sketch plan and any necessary supplemental information described in the review requirements. The form also says the applicant must enter into an escrow agreement and provide a deposit in an amount determined by the city.