Mount Vernon, NY · Westchester County
Reapportionment and Subdivision Application
Mount Vernon property owners or their authorized applicants use this Department of Buildings application to request changes to existing tax lots or creation of new lots.
- 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 records property details, existing and proposed lot information, zoning data, and a licensed surveyor’s certification. The applicant completes Parts A, B, and C; the city’s Commissioner of Assessment completes Part E. Mount Vernon requires this application to alter existing lots or create new ones, with supporting documents such as a deed, survey, and fee. Subdivision approval may also require an approved plat recorded with Westchester County and the city.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking to reapportion existing tax lots or subdivide property in Mount Vernon needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Reapportionment and Subdivision Application from the Mount Vernon Department of Buildings.
- 2
Complete the Applicant Sections
Fill Parts A, B, and C clearly; arrange for the licensed surveyor to complete Part D and request Part E from the Commissioner of Assessment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to swear to the applicant affidavit in Part C.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign Part C during the live video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required supporting documents and fee to the Department of Buildings as directed by Mount Vernon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Vernon. 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 applicant affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application details, then sign Part C during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form with the other items listed by the city.
- Do I need to be the property owner to apply?
- The form says the applicant must be authorized to apply. If the applicant is not the owner, the submission checklist requires a notarized owner-signed authorization letter naming the applicant as agent, or legal proof of corporate authority.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the city whether it will accept the remotely notarized affidavit for this filing.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for a deed copy, a survey with existing and proposed lot details, and the required fee. If the applicant is not the owner, include the required authorization or proof of authority. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.