Pelahatchie, MS · Rankin County
Subdivision Ordinance and Plat Requirements
This ordinance sets Pelahatchie’s subdivision standards and includes a notarized owner certificate for plats submitted by landowners or subdividers seeking approval and filing.
- 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
Pelahatchie’s ordinance describes the plans, data, improvements, and approval steps for subdivisions and street plats within the Town. It includes a certificate for an owner to swear that the real estate has been laid off and subdivided according to the plat. The ordinance calls for preliminary review and final plat approval before recording; it also describes filing the signed and acknowledged map with the Town Clerk and the Rankin County Chancery Clerk.
Who needs it
Landowners or subdividers proposing to divide property, develop a subdivision, or construct a street covered by Pelahatchie’s ordinance should review its requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The owner certificate carries an oath before a notary public; the owner or owners named on the plat sign and swear to the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Ordinance
Get the Pelahatchie subdivision ordinance and review the plat requirements and owner certificate.
- 2
Prepare the Plat
Work with the appropriate professionals to prepare the plat and required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance with the Town or Chancery Clerk.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner or owners sign and swear to the owner certificate during the notary session.
- 5
Submit for Approval and Filing
Follow the ordinance’s review and approval steps, then file the properly signed and acknowledged map as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pelahatchie. 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 complete the owner certificate?
- The certificate states that the owner has laid off, platted, and subdivided the real estate according to the plat. The owner signs and swears to that statement before a notary.
- Do I need a notary for the subdivision plat?
- The ordinance’s Certificate of Owner includes an oath before a notary public. The owner or owners named on the real estate must appear before the notary for that certificate.
- Can I use online notarization for this certificate?
- Mississippi notaries must notarize with the signer physically present. Mississippi recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state, so ask the Town or Chancery Clerk whether they will accept a certificate notarized online by a commissioned online notary.
- Where does the approved plat get filed?
- The ordinance says a properly signed and acknowledged map is filed with the Town Clerk and the Chancery Clerk of Rankin County. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.