Bremerton, WA · Kitsap County
Application for Preliminary Plat Subdivision
This application requests preliminary approval to divide property into ten or more lots and is filed by the applicant with Bremerton’s Department of Community Development.
- 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 form to provide project, applicant, property, environmental, and development details for a proposed subdivision. Bremerton requires a complete application and fee before processing can begin; applicants are instructed to provide ten sets of the application and supporting materials, including a legal description, SEPA checklist, utility availability information, plat map, and density calculation. Property owners must sign the certification approving the division.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing to divide property into ten or more lots in Bremerton use this form and provide the requested supporting documents to the Department of Community Development.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each property owner whose signature certifies approval of the division signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the preliminary plat subdivision application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project, applicant, property, environmental, and development details, and gather the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for each property owner who must sign the certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs and acknowledges the signature during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the complete application, fee, ten sets, and supporting materials to Bremerton’s Department of Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bremerton. 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 get the owner signatures notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each property owner signs during the video session and acknowledges the signature.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment beneath the property owners’ certification. Owners signing that certification should complete the acknowledgment with a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed elsewhere has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What materials accompany this application?
- The instructions request ten sets of the application and supporting materials, including a legal description, SEPA checklist, sewer and water availability, plat map, and density calculation.