Lincoln, RI · Providence County
Owner Authorization Form for Subdivision
This form lets a Lincoln property owner confirm ownership and, when needed, authorize an applicant or agent to submit a subdivision application to the Town of Lincoln.
- 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
Subdivision applicants use this form to identify the property by assessor’s plat and lot numbers and document the owner’s role. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner uses the form to authorize that person or agent to submit the application to the Town’s Administrative Officer for review and a Planning Board decision. The owner signs before a notary as part of completing the form.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a subdivision, or owners authorizing another person or agent to submit a subdivision application, should complete the applicable sections.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment stating the owner personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument; the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Authorization Form for Subdivision from the Town of Lincoln.
- 2
Fill In the Applicable Sections
Enter the owner and property details, and complete the authorization section if the applicant is not the owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to acknowledge the owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the remote session and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form with the subdivision application to the Town’s Administrative Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincoln. 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 complete the subdivision owner authorization form?
- Complete section 1 with the owner and property details. Complete section 2 if the applicant is not the owner, then sign before a notary and submit the form with the subdivision application.
- Do I need to complete both sections?
- The form says to complete only section 1 when the property owner is the applicant. Complete sections 1 and 2 when someone other than the owner is applying.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-12.1 and sets certificate requirements in §42-30.1-12.2.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form says the subdivision application is submitted to the Town’s Administrative Officer for review and a Planning Board decision. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.