Spearfish, SD · Lawrence County
Certificates for Plats Within City Limits
This reference form provides ownership and approval certificates for a land plat within Spearfish; landowners complete the ownership section, and the surveyor and relevant officials complete their certificates.
- 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 three-page reference form contains certificates for ownership, surveying, city administrative approval, access, county taxes, and recording. Landowners use the ownership certificate to describe their ownership and, when applicable, dedicate easements; the form also includes an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature. The document does not state when the city requires a plat or which certificates apply to a particular project, so check with the city about the applicable sections.
Who needs it
Landowners preparing a plat within Spearfish may need this reference form, along with the surveyor and officials responsible for applicable approvals and certifications.
Why it needs a notary
The ownership acknowledgment carries a notarial acknowledgment block; the landowner named in the certificate appears before the notary and acknowledges signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Reference Form
Get the Certificates for Plats Within City Limits form from the City of Spearfish.
- 2
Review And Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the ownership information and coordinate applicable surveyor or approval certificates. Ask the city which sections apply if you are unsure.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the ownership acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Appear before the notary and acknowledge your signature. Follow the form's direction to use a black or blue ultra-fine-tip Sharpie for plat signatures.
- 5
Submit The Plat To The City
Submit the completed plat and applicable certificates to the City of Spearfish, following its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spearfish. 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 ownership acknowledgment?
- Complete the ownership information, then sign and acknowledge the certificate before a commissioned online notary. The form says to use a black or blue ultra-fine-tip Sharpie for plat signatures.
- Do I need to complete every certificate?
- The form includes sections for owners, a surveyor, city and county officials, and access authorities. It does not say which sections apply to every plat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- South Dakota authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under SDCL 18-1-11.2. SDCL 18-1-14 recognizes a notarial act by a notary public of another state when it complies with that state's law.
- Does the form say city staff will arrange notarization?
- No. The form says staff are not responsible for facilitating notarization of the owner's signature, and warns that plats may be rejected for improper signing of the ownership section.