Canaan, NY · Columbia County
Waiver of Subdivision Boundary Line Adjustment Application
This application requests Planning Board approval for a boundary line adjustment and is filed by applicants seeking to change lot lines in the Town of Canaan.
- 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 application asks for information about the lots, their owners, and the proposed adjustment, along with plats and supporting documents. Submit the application and required documents to the Planning Board Clerk at least 10 days before a regular meeting; the form says the Board meets on the third Monday of each month. Each owner, including a joint owner, who is not an applicant must submit a notarized consent. Approved plat sheets must be filed with the Columbia County Clerk within 62 days.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a waiver of subdivision approval for a boundary line adjustment in Canaan need this application, and non-applicant owners of affected lots must provide notarized consent.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to jurat for each Consent to Application; each affected owner who is not an applicant signs their consent before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the boundary line adjustment application and review the requirements for maps, plats, supporting documents, and owner consent.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the lot, owner, and applicant information and arrange the required plats and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each required owner consent.
- 4
Sign by Video
Each non-applicant owner signs the consent during the live video session and completes the notarization.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deliver the application and required materials to the Planning Board Clerk at least 10 days before a regular meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canaan. 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 get the owner consent notarized online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show the required identification, and sign the consent during a live video session. Submit the notarized consent with the application.
- Do I need every affected owner's notarized consent?
- The form says each owner, including a joint owner, who is not an applicant must submit a notarized Consent to the Application.
- When must I submit the application and plats?
- Submit the application and required documents to the Planning Board Clerk at least 10 days before a regular meeting. The form also requires five maps or plats and one copy of supporting documents.
- Can I use remote online notarization for the consent?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can witness your signature by live video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What happens after the Planning Board approves the application?
- The form says the applicant must file two copies of the signed plat sheet with the Columbia County Clerk within 62 days after approval. If a deed is involved, confirm recording requirements with your title company first.
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