Des Moines, WA · King County
Final Subdivision / Short Plat Submittal Worksheet
This worksheet helps applicants compile materials for a final subdivision or short plat review, including property owners submitting a plat for City of Des Moines approval.
- 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 worksheet lists documents and plat details needed for the City’s review of a final subdivision or short plat, including a title certificate, surveys, deeds, and application fees. The City reviews whether the division of land is consistent with the approved preliminary subdivision and whether required improvements are installed. The worksheet is a preparation tool, not the official application; applicants are advised to contact Development Services before submitting because project requirements may vary.
Who needs it
Applicants preparing a final subdivision or short plat application should use this worksheet to gather materials for City of Des Moines review.
Why it needs a notary
The final plat’s owners’ certificate carries an acknowledgment; all parties with an ownership interest in the land being subdivided sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Worksheet
Get the Final Subdivision / Short Plat Submittal Worksheet and review the listed materials.
- 2
Gather and Complete Materials
Prepare the application materials, surveys, title certificate, and final plat; contact Development Services about project-specific requirements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owners’ certificate on the final plat.
- 4
Sign on Video
All parties with an ownership interest sign the owners’ certificate during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the official application and required materials to the City of Des Moines for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Des Moines. 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
- What does this worksheet help applicants prepare?
- It helps applicants compile documents for City review of a final subdivision or short plat, including the final plat, title certificate, surveys, deeds, and fees.
- Do I need to notarize the worksheet?
- The worksheet itself does not include a notary block. The owners’ certificate on the final plat must be acknowledged before a notary by all parties with an ownership interest in the land.
- How do I complete the owners’ certificate remotely?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the certificate during the video session. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether remote notarization is acceptable for your submission.
- Can I submit the worksheet as the official application?
- No. The form says it is a tool to help compile required materials, not the official application. Contact Development Services before submitting because a project may need different or additional materials.
- Where is an approved final plat recorded?
- The worksheet says the approved final plat is recorded with the King County Assessor. Documents headed to a county auditor may be e-recorded where supported, usually through a title company.