Canaan, NY · Columbia County
Land Subdivision Application
The Town of Canaan Planning Board uses this application to review proposed land subdivisions; applicants submit it with a plat plan and supporting materials for planning review.
- 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
This five-page packet collects project, applicant, property owner, and tax map information for a proposed land subdivision. It includes a consent for on-site inspection and requires a separate notarized Consent to Application when the applicant and property owner are different people. The packet also lists plat plan details, copies, reports, and timing requirements for submission to the Planning Board.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a land subdivision in Canaan use this packet and provide a notarized owner consent if the applicant and property owner are not the same.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has sworn jurat blocks for the Consent to Application and on-site inspection consent; the property owner signs the applicable consent before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Canaan Land Subdivision Application and review its requirements.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Type or print the requested project, applicant, and property owner information; leave signature lines unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the owner consent that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your ID and sign the applicable consent in view of a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the application, consent, plat plans, and supporting materials to the Planning Board as directed.
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 notarize the owner consent for this application?
- Complete the relevant consent without signing it in advance. Book a remote appointment, show your ID, and sign in view of a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the Consent to Application?
- The form says the property owner must submit a notarized Consent to Application when the applicant and property owner are not the same. It also includes a sworn on-site inspection consent.
- Can I complete this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Planning Board whether it accepts the completed notarized consent in your intended submission format.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The packet lists five plat plan copies, a short-form SEQR report, and other requirements, including a 10-year subdivision history. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.