Eureka, MO · St. Louis County
Petition for Subdivision of Land
Eureka property owners or their representatives use this petition to ask the Board of Aldermen to approve a subdivision of land within the city.
- 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
Use this petition to ask the Eureka Board of Aldermen to approve a subdivision of property within the city. The application calls for a scaled survey or plat, property details, and certifications from the petitioner and owner; the petitioner’s signature must be notarized. The city requests an electronic submittal for initial review, followed by 17 folded copies when the application is in substantial form, and requires the petitioner or representative to attend the meetings where the petition is considered.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking Board of Aldermen approval to subdivide land within Eureka must submit this petition with the required survey or plat.
Why it needs a notary
The petitioner signs the certification before the notary under the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner certification has no separate notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the subdivision petition from the City of Eureka and review its requirements.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide property and petitioner details, include the required survey or plat, and complete the petitioner certification.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the petitioner’s certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the petitioner certification during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Email the application for initial review, then submit the requested folded copies when the application is in substantial form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eureka. 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 the subdivision petition?
- Email the application to Eureka’s Building Commissioner for initial review. Once it is found to be in substantial form, submit 17 folded copies of the forms, descriptions, surveys, or plats.
- Do I need to attach a survey or plat?
- Yes. The petition calls for an attached survey or plat drawn to scale, showing the nearest street intersection, property dimensions, north point, and the portion proposed for subdivision.
- Which signature needs notarization?
- The petitioner’s certification has a subscribed-and-sworn notary block. The form includes a separate owner certification without a notary block.
- Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Sign the petitioner certification before a commissioned online notary.
- What happens after the plat is recorded?
- The form says the city must receive a copy of the recorded plat within 60 days after recording with the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds. No lots may be sold and no building permits issued until the city receives the approved recorded plat.