Lee's Summit, MO · Jackson County
Minor Plat Application and Ownership Affidavit
This application and ownership affidavit are used by property owners and applicants seeking City of Lee’s Summit review of a qualifying minor plat to divide, adjust, or combine land.
At a glance
- 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
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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. This application starts the minor plat review process for eligible land divisions, lot boundary or building line adjustments, and certain resurveys; submit it with the filing fee and required materials to Development Services. The owner must sign both the application and ownership affidavit. After city review and required revisions, the final plat must be signed and recorded with the Jackson or Cass County Recorder of Deeds before a building permit can be issued.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking city review of an eligible minor plat must submit the application, required materials, filing fee, and signed ownership affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the minor plat application and instructions from the City of Lee’s Summit.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the application and gather the required materials and filing fee. The owner must sign the application and ownership affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the ownership affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the ownership affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application, notarized affidavit, filing fee, and required materials to Development Services for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lee's Summit. 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 ownership affidavit?
- Enter the requested ownership and property information, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a commissioned online notary. Submit it with the minor plat application and required materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire minor plat application?
- The form specifically requires an ownership affidavit and states that the owner must sign the application and ownership affidavit. The affidavit includes the notarial jurat; confirm any additional signature requirements with the city.
- Can I sign the ownership affidavit with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Use a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept the notarized affidavit.
- Where do I submit the final plat for recording?
- The instructions state that the final minor plat must be recorded with the Jackson or Cass County Recorder of Deeds. Check with the city about its required copies and recording process.
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