Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The included waiver request form also requires the applicant's signature and date.

Who can submit this preliminary plat application?

The property owner or an applicant with written evidence of the owner's consent can submit it. The form describes a preliminary plat for a major subdivision with 50 or more lots.

What materials are required with the application?

The package lists plat requirements and supporting reports. Requirements may include a traffic impact study, public facilities report, and environmental site assessment; some requirements depend on the property or project.

Suffolk, VA · City of Suffolk

No notary required

Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application

Property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to submit a preliminary subdivision plat for a major subdivision containing 50 or more lots.

What this form is

This application package is for submitting a preliminary subdivision plat for a major subdivision of 50 or more lots, or an amendment to a previously approved preliminary plat. It requests property, applicant, owner, and contact details, and includes a checklist of plat and supporting material requirements. Applicants may also use the included waiver request form to seek approval to waive certain report requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants submitting a preliminary plat for a major subdivision of 50 or more lots need this application.

How to submit it

Upload labeled materials to the Planning Department share file and submit the original signed application to the Department of Planning and Community Development, 442 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 1858, Suffolk, VA 23434.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the included waiver request form also requires an applicant signature and date.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the preliminary subdivision plat application package.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, and contact information, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to prepare the required plat and supporting materials; complete the included waiver request form if requesting a waiver.
4
Submit To The City
Upload labeled materials to the Planning Department share file and submit the original signed application to the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The included waiver request form also requires the applicant's signature and date.
How do I submit the Preliminary Plat Application?: Upload labeled materials to the Planning Department share file and submit the original signed application to the Department of Planning and Community Development at the address printed on the form.
Who can submit this preliminary plat application?: The property owner or an applicant with written evidence of the owner's consent can submit it. The form describes a preliminary plat for a major subdivision with 50 or more lots.
What materials are required with the application?: The package lists plat requirements and supporting reports. Requirements may include a traffic impact study, public facilities report, and environmental site assessment; some requirements depend on the property or project.

Need something notarized?

This Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Suffolk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.