Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Major Subdivision Application
This application requests Planning Board approval for a major subdivision and is filed by the applicant or landowner proposing to divide land in the Town of Watertown.
- 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 four-page application gathers information about the property, proposed lots, survey, permits, plans, and supporting materials for a major subdivision. The Town of Watertown Planning Board uses it to review preliminary and final plats; the form says a public hearing will not be scheduled until questions are answered and required documents are provided or omissions are explained in writing.
Who needs it
A person seeking Town of Watertown Planning Board approval for a major subdivision should submit this application with the required plat information and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-to jurat blocks for the applicant and, if the applicant is not the landowner, the landowner, who must each sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Watertown Major Subdivision Application and review its instructions and submission checklists.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, landowner, property, and subdivision details, and gather the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and, if applicable, the landowner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required signer completes the sworn-to signature process with the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Watertown Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Watertown. 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 major subdivision application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant—and the landowner if the applicant is not the landowner—signs during the video session.
- Do I need the landowner to sign?
- The form includes a landowner signature when the applicant is not the landowner. The applicant also signs and swears to the application before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town of Watertown Planning Board whether it accepts the remotely notarized application.
- What should I submit with this application?
- The form lists plat maps and other materials for preliminary and final plat review, including plans, surveys, and supporting documents. Check the form and contact the Planning Board about your submission.
- What if I am unsure about the town's submission requirements?
- The application says required documents must be furnished or omitted items explained in writing before a public hearing is scheduled. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Major Subdivision Application in other New York cities
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