Portland, TN · Sumner County
Final Plat Application
This application and checklist gathers project, property, owner, applicant, and surveyor information for a final plat submitted to the City of Portland 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 seven-page application to request Planning Commission review of a final plat and provide the information and supporting materials listed in the checklist. The packet identifies required plat details, certificates, attachments, and signatures; Portland requires the application to be completed, signed, and notarized before the project is placed on the Planning Commission agenda. Incomplete packets can delay staff review, and the applicant or representative is advised to attend the Planning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents submitting a final plat for Planning Commission review in Portland should complete this application and provide the required supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The agent authorization form carries an acknowledgment block; the property owner signs the authorization before a notary, who completes the notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Final Plat Application and review its information, checklist, agent authorization, and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in project, property, applicant, owner, and surveyor details, then gather the required attachments and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s agent authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the authorization during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed, signed, notarized application and required materials to the City of Portland.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Portland. 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 the final plat application?
- Complete and sign the application, include the required checklists, drawings, attachments, and fees, and submit the packet to the City of Portland. The form says incomplete packets delay staff review.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The submittal requirements call for a completed, signed, and notarized application. The agent authorization page also has an acknowledgment block for the property owner’s signature.
- Can I sign the agent authorization online?
- Tennessee allows remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. The owner signs before the notary during a video session.
- Who signs the agent authorization?
- The form provides a printed-name and signature line for the property owner, who appoints the named applicant or surveyor/engineer as agent for filing the application.
- Which certificates and attachments are required?
- The checklist varies by location and project. It lists plat details, required certificates, and supporting maps or drawings; confirm with the city or town if unsure.