Oak Grove, MO · Jackson County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application requests review of a proposed subdivision in Oak Grove and is filed by the applicant or property owner with the Community Development Department.
- 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
Oak Grove uses this application to review proposed subdivisions, including their layout, infrastructure, and effects on nearby properties and public services. The city’s guide says the preliminary plat process applies to property divided into six or more lots or subdivisions requiring dedication of a public street or easement. Applicants submit the completed application, plat materials, ownership documentation, and fee before the filing deadline; the form also includes sworn declarations and an ownership affidavit.
Who needs it
An applicant or property owner proposing a subdivision of six or more lots, or one requiring dedication of a public street or easement, should submit this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the preliminary plat application and guide from the City of Oak Grove.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, owner, property, and land-use details, and gather the required plat and ownership materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicable sworn declarations and ownership affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the relevant statements while meeting with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, required materials, and fee to Oak Grove Community Development before the filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oak Grove. 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 submit a preliminary plat application?
- Contact Oak Grove Community Development for forms and dates, schedule a staff meeting, then submit the completed application, required plat materials, ownership documentation, and fee before the filing deadline.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The application includes sworn declarations and an ownership affidavit with notary blocks. Signers complete the applicable sworn statements before a notary.
- Can I sign the form with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Ask Oak Grove Community Development whether it accepts the remotely notarized form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.