Stanfield, NC · Stanly County
Subdivision Ordinance Plat Certificate
Stanfield’s subdivision ordinance explains plat review and recording rules, including a surveyor’s certificate that the surveyor acknowledges before an authorized officer when preparing a plat.
- 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 ordinance sets procedures and standards for subdivision plats in Stanfield’s jurisdiction. It requires plat approval before recording and describes certificates that may appear on final plats, including the surveyor’s certificate, which the ordinance says must be acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments. The ordinance is a 35-page regulation, not a fill-in application; the notarial act applies to the surveyor’s certificate on a plat.
Who needs it
Surveyors preparing subdivision plats for Stanfield review and property owners or subdividers seeking plat approval should consult the ordinance’s requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The surveyor’s certificate carries an acknowledgment, and the registered land surveyor preparing the plat acknowledges its execution before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get the Ordinance
Download and review Stanfield’s subdivision ordinance and identify the certificate requirements for the plat you are preparing.
- 2
Prepare the Plat
Have the registered land surveyor prepare the plat and complete the required surveyor’s certificate.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarial appointment only after confirming with the town that it will accept the notarial method.
- 4
Acknowledge on Video
If accepted, the surveyor acknowledges the certificate before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit the Plat
Follow the ordinance’s review and recording procedures and submit the plat to the appropriate town office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stanfield. 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 notarize the surveyor’s plat certificate?
- The surveyor preparing the plat signs the certificate and acknowledges it before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments. Confirm the plat’s submission requirements with the town.
- Do I need notarization for this subdivision ordinance?
- The ordinance itself is not a fill-in form. It says the surveyor’s certificate on a plat must be acknowledged before an authorized officer.
- Can I use an online notary for the certificate?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Ask the town whether it will accept a certificate notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who signs the notarial certificate?
- The registered land surveyor who prepared the plat acknowledges execution of the surveyor’s certificate. The ordinance says the certificate must state the source of survey information and other specified details.