Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Subdivision Modification Application
This application requests Planning Board approval to modify a subdivision and is filed by the applicant, with the landowner also signing when the applicant is not 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
The form collects details about the subdivision, applicant, landowner, surveyor, site, proposed changes and supporting plat documents. The applicant uses it to request approval from the Town of Watertown Planning Board. The form says no public hearing will be scheduled until questions are answered and required documents are provided, or written explanations are given for irrelevant items omitted.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Town of Watertown Planning Board approval for a subdivision modification completes the form; the landowner also signs if someone else is the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for the applicant and, if different, the landowner, who sign their respective certifications before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Watertown Subdivision Modification Application and review its instructions and required plat information.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, landowner, surveyor, site and modification details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn certifications.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and, if different, the landowner sign their respective certifications before the notary by video.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required documents 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 submit a subdivision modification application?
- Complete all parts, include the required plat and supporting documents, and submit the application to the Town of Watertown Planning Board. The form says no public hearing will be scheduled until questions are answered and required documents are furnished.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me block for the applicant and a separate block for the landowner when the applicant is not the landowner. Each signer completes the applicable certification before a notary.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting items does the form ask about?
- The application asks about items including four plat copies, with one mylar copy acceptable for county clerk filing, a tax map, restrictions and easements, tax status, percolation test results and water availability.