Red Cross, NC · Stanly County
Exempt Plat Application
This application requests Town review of a qualifying exempt plat and is filed by the applicant with project and property details, a plat, and the required owner signature.
- 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 when submitting a plat that the form identifies as exempt from subdivision regulations, such as certain lot recombinations or land divisions. The applicant uploads the application and plat for electronic review, responds to staff comments, and, after staff advises, submits three Mylar plats with the owner’s notarized signature. The form also outlines review, fees, final signatures, and recording steps; its instructions reference multiple counties, so verify the applicable submission and recording requirements with the Town.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Town review of an exempt plat must submit this application with project information, a plat, and the owner’s notarized signature.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the Certificate of Ownership before a notary; the form includes a notarial certificate stating that the owner personally appeared.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Exempt Plat Application and review its project information, checklist, certificates, and submission instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter project, property, owner, developer, and surveyor details, and prepare the plat and required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s Certificate of Ownership signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Upload the application and plat as directed. Follow Town review instructions for revised and final Mylar plats and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Red Cross. 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 owner’s signature notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange for the owner to sign the Certificate of Ownership before a commissioned online notary. Follow the form’s submission instructions and confirm any specific requirements with the Town.
- Do I need to notarize the exempt plat application?
- The form requires the owner’s signature on the Certificate of Ownership to be notarized. Its process summary also calls for the notarized owner signature on the Mylar plats.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate from online notarization and requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina.
- Where do I submit and record the approved plat?
- The form directs applicants to upload through GeoCivix and later submit Mylar plats. Its recording instructions mention Wake or Chatham County, while the certificates mention Stanly County; confirm with the city or town if unsure.