Springfield, MO · Greene County
Certification of Title
This certification identifies the owners, liens, and property description for land being subdivided in Springfield; property owners or authorized corporate signers complete it for the proposed final plat.
- 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
The form certifies that the grantor or grantors are the sole owners of the property being subdivided in Springfield and lists any deeds of trust or other liens. Owners provide their names, addresses, signatures, and the property description; corporate owners provide president and secretary signatures. The City of Springfield is named as grantee, and the form includes an acknowledgment for the owners to sign before a notary.
Who needs it
Owners of property being subdivided in Springfield, including corporate owners, complete this certification for the proposed final plat.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the named individual owners or corporate signers appear before the notary and acknowledge executing the instrument as their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certification of Title PDF from the City of Springfield.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the owner, lien, grantee, and property-description fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on the video session and acknowledge the instrument before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed certification with the proposed final plat through the city's process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 Certification of Title?
- Enter the grantor and grantee details, describe any liens, complete the owner and property-description fields, then sign the acknowledgment before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the owners appeared before a notary and acknowledged executing the instrument as their free act and deed.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm the receiving office accepts the notarized document.
- Where do I submit the completed certification?
- The form names the City of Springfield as grantee and connects the certification to a proposed final plat. Confirm the submission process with the city or town if unsure.