Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Final Plat Subdivision Application
This application requests City review and approval of a new final subdivision plat or plat of correction, and is filed by the applicant with the City’s land use administration division.
- 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 packet to apply for approval of a new final subdivision plat or a plat of correction in the City of Richmond. The application includes a final plat checklist and filing procedures; the applicant submits it with the required plats, construction plans, subject parcel information, and fee. Property owners must sign, and the completed plat package also requires notarized signatures from owners and any trustees or mortgage holders before official approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicant/contact person need this packet when seeking City review of a new final subdivision plat or a plat of correction.
Why it needs a notary
The subdivision certificate carries an acknowledgment before a notary public; each signing owner, mortgagee, or trustee must personally appear and acknowledge the plat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Final Plat Subdivision application packet and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the application and checklist, and gather the required plats, plans, parcel information, and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the subdivision certificate acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge the certificate when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed materials with the City of Richmond Department of Community Development, Land Use Administration Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Richmond. 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
- Who must sign the final subdivision plat?
- The form says all property owners must sign the application. The official plat copies must bear original notarized signatures of all owners and any trustees or mortgage holders.
- Do I need to sign the subdivision certificate before a notary?
- Yes. The plat’s subdivision certificate includes an acknowledgment before a notary public. The signing owners, mortgagees, or trustees appear and acknowledge their signatures.
- How do I submit the final plat application?
- Submit the application and completed checklist with the required plats, construction plans, subject parcel information, and fee to the Department of Community Development, Land Use Administration Division.
- Can I sign the plat with a commissioned online notary?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. Virginia Code §47.1-13.1 recognizes a notarial act performed in another state by a notary authorized there as presumed valid in Virginia. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.