Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Application for a Minor Subdivision
This two-page application requests Town of Watertown Planning Board approval for a minor subdivision and is completed by the applicant and, when different, the landowner.
- 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 application to request Town of Watertown Planning Board approval for a minor subdivision. The applicant must complete all parts and provide the required plat, tax map, and supporting information; the board will not schedule a public hearing until questions are answered and required documents are furnished. The form also includes Planning Board review fields and records the decision and any later filing of the plat with the County Clerk.
Who needs it
A person seeking Planning Board approval for a minor subdivision in the Town of Watertown completes the application, along with the landowner if they are not the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant and, if different, the landowner sign before a notary; each signature has a separate “Sworn to before me” jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Watertown Application for a Minor Subdivision and review its instructions and required supporting information.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the application and assemble the required plat, tax map, and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and, if different, the landowner.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the applicable signature line while appearing before the notary, who completes the sworn-to block.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required documents to the Town of Watertown Planning Board as instructed.
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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant and, if different, the landowner sign during the video session before the notary completes the applicable jurat.
- Do I need to notarize both signature lines?
- The form provides a separate “Sworn to before me” block for the applicant and for the landowner if the applicant is not the landowner. Each person who signs should appear before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization remotely.
- Where do I submit the application and supporting documents?
- The form is for Town of Watertown Planning Board review and says the plat is filed with the County Clerk. Follow the Town’s instructions for submission; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Application for a Minor Subdivision in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.