Property & Real Estate
Plat
Survey Plat / Subdivision Plat
Plain-English answer: A plat is a map or drawing showing land boundaries, lots, easements or other surveyed property information.
Why did I get Plat?
You may see one during a property sale, survey, subdivision, building project or deed research.
What do I do next?
Check the county clerk, surveyor or planning office for the specific plat and what it legally represents.
Does Plat need to be notarized?
The plat itself is not simply a notary form; recording and certification rules depend on the type of plat.
Where does it go?
Recorded plats are commonly kept with county land records.
Official sourcehttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=31458
Forms and rules can change. Check the current official instructions before acting.
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