Doylestown, PA · Bucks County
Subdivision and Land Development Application Package
This package gathers applications and supporting checklists for property owners or applicants seeking Doylestown Borough review of a subdivision or land development project.
- 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 package is used to request tentative sketch, preliminary, final, or site development review and includes borough and county applications, checklists, and related materials. Doylestown requires plan approval for projects that meet its definitions of subdivision or land development; preliminary plans are required for land development and major subdivisions creating three or more lots, while final plans are required for all projects. A minor subdivision requires a final plan.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a subdivision or land development in Doylestown Borough use this package to submit plans for review and approval.
Why it needs a notary
The record-plan checklist calls for a notary public or other qualified officer to acknowledge the owner’s statement of intent, which the owner signs.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Package
Download the subdivision and land development application package and identify the review type that fits your project.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the applicable application and checklist, gather plan copies, supporting materials, and required fees.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the record plan needs the owner’s statement acknowledged, book a commissioned online notary and ask the Borough about acceptance.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner’s statement during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed materials to the Borough as directed; follow the current recording instructions for approved record plans.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Doylestown. 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 submit a subdivision or land development application?
- Complete the applicable borough and county applications, checklist, plans, and other required materials. The package says initial submissions include 24 copies of the borough application and plan, applicable fees, and an electronic plan file.
- Do I need to notarize this application package?
- The record-plan checklist requires notarization of the owner’s statement of intent on the plan. The application signature field itself does not identify a notary block; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can I sign the owner’s statement of intent online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the Borough whether it will accept the remotely notarized record plan before proceeding.
- How are approved record plans submitted for recording?
- The package says the Borough records approved record plans. Documents headed to a county recorder of deeds are recorded through e-recording, usually via a title company; check the current submission process before sending your plan.
Subdivision and Land Development Application Package in other Bucks County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.