Newton Grove, NC · Sampson County
Subdivision Ordinance
This 29-page ordinance explains Newton Grove’s subdivision plat review rules and the certificates owners and surveyors may need to complete when submitting a subdivision plat for town approval.
- 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
Newton Grove’s Subdivision Ordinance sets out review procedures and requirements for minor and major subdivisions, including preliminary and final plat submissions, required improvements, and information shown on plats. The ordinance calls for signed certificates on final plats, including an owner’s certificate of ownership and dedication and a surveyor’s certificate of survey and accuracy acknowledged before an authorized officer. Review the applicable requirements before submitting a plat to the town.
Who needs it
Property owners, subdividers, and land surveyors involved in a subdivision within Newton Grove’s jurisdiction should review the ordinance and its plat-submission requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The final-plat surveyor’s certificate carries an acknowledgment: the registered land surveyor named in the certificate appears before an authorized officer and acknowledges its execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Ordinance
Download Newton Grove’s Subdivision Ordinance and locate the applicable final-plat certificate requirements.
- 2
Prepare The Plat
Work with the registered land surveyor to prepare the plat and complete the applicable certificate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the receiving authority’s requirements.
- 4
Sign And Acknowledge
The surveyor appears before the notary and acknowledges execution of the certificate.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the plat for town review and approval, then follow filing instructions for the Sampson County Register of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newton Grove. 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 surveyor’s certificate notarized?
- The ordinance’s certificate calls for the registered land surveyor to appear before an authorized officer and acknowledge its execution. Arrange notarization for the signer and confirm the town’s submission requirements.
- Do I need a notary for every subdivision plat?
- The ordinance includes a notary acknowledgment in the surveyor’s certificate on final plats. It does not establish that every document in every subdivision submission needs notarization; check the requirements for your plat.
- Can I use an online notary for this certificate?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Rush Notary can help arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary, but confirm the city or town if unsure whether it will accept the notarized certificate.
- What should I confirm before recording a subdivision plat?
- The ordinance says approved final plats must be filed with the Sampson County Register of Deeds within 30 days of approval. Confirm recording and document requirements with the Register of Deeds or a title professional.