Lee's Summit, MO · Jackson County

Final Plat Application

This application requests city review and approval of a subdivision’s final plat, and is filed with the Development Services Department by the applicant or developer with the required supporting materials and fee.

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Issued by
City of Lee's Summit · Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
cityofls.net
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Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Lee’s Summit requires property to be platted before issuing a building permit. The final plat application starts the city’s review of a detailed subdivision map, including lots, streets, easements, and public dedications; engineering plans must be submitted at the same time. After review and approval, the surveyor and property owner sign the plat before city officials sign it. The approved plat must be recorded with the Jackson or Cass County Recorder of Deeds before a building permit can be issued.

Who needs it

A developer or applicant seeking approval to subdivide property in Lee’s Summit must submit this application, with the property owner’s signature and ownership affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The ownership affidavit contains a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the property owner named in the affidavit signs and swears to it before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the Final Plat Process and application form from the City of Lee’s Summit.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Application

    Provide subdivision and property details, applicant and owner contacts, and the other requested information. Gather the required checklist items and engineering plans.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange an online notarization for the property owner’s ownership affidavit before submitting the application.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    The owner signs and swears to the affidavit in front of the commissioned online notary during the video session.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    File the signed application, notarized affidavit, supporting materials, and fee with the Development Services Department.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Lee's Summit. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 submit a final plat application in Lee’s Summit?
Submit the completed application, required supporting items, ownership affidavit, and filing fee to the Development Services Department. Engineering plans are also required at the same time as the final plat.
Do I need to notarize the final plat application?
The application requires the owner’s signature and an ownership affidavit. The affidavit says the owner must swear to the statement and subscribe it before a notary public.
Can I sign the ownership affidavit with an online notary?
Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. You can sign before a commissioned online notary, but confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept the notarized affidavit.
Where is the approved final plat recorded?
The form says the final plat becomes a legal document when recorded with the Jackson or Cass County Recorder of Deeds. The city requires recording before a building permit can be issued.

Final Plat Application in other Jackson County cities

Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.

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