Germantown, OH · Montgomery County
Application for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
This application collects subdivision, ownership, and property details from applicants seeking preliminary or final plat approval from Germantown’s Planning Commission.
- 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 to provide subdivision and property information, identify the applicant and other professionals, and describe prior approvals or changes to the plat. It includes separate preliminary and final plat application sections and requires supporting materials, including an affidavit of ownership. The Village’s subdivision regulations explain the preliminary plat process and required plans; contact the Village to confirm which section and attachments apply to your submission.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking preliminary or final plat approval for a subdivision in Germantown should complete the relevant application section and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant making the truthfulness declaration signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the plat approval application and review the preliminary and final application sections.
- 2
Complete the Relevant Section
Enter the applicant, subdivision, property, and ownership details and gather the supporting materials requested for your submission.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign the sworn statement until the online notary instructs you during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Village of Germantown as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Germantown. 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 plat application notarized online?
- Complete the application but wait to sign the sworn statement. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video appointment.
- Do I need to notarize the preliminary and final plat applications?
- The form includes a sworn statement and notary block in both the preliminary and final application sections. Confirm with the Village which section and signature apply to your submission.
- Can an online notary notarize this Germantown application?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn statement by video; check that the Village accepts the notarized format before submitting.
- What supporting materials does the application mention?
- The form calls for an affidavit of ownership and, for preliminary plat submissions, refers to copies of the proposed plat and construction plans. Check with the Village about current submission requirements.