Medina, WA · King County
Preliminary Subdivision Application
This application and checklist are for property owners or their agents seeking City of Medina review of a proposed preliminary subdivision, with owner signatures notarized on the certificate of owners’ free consent.
- 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 a preliminary subdivision in Medina. It lists required submission materials, including ownership proof, scaled drawings, a title report, and other information, and explains the review, public hearing, and decision process. The owners’ free-consent certificate must be signed by the property owner or owners and notarized as part of the application materials.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking approval of a preliminary subdivision in Medina must submit the application materials and obtain notarized owner signatures on the free-consent certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The certificate of owners’ free consent has an acknowledgment block; each property owner signing the certificate must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the City of Medina preliminary subdivision application and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application details and assemble the required supporting documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary appointment for each property owner signing the free-consent certificate.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner acknowledges their signature during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to Medina Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Medina. 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 owners’ free-consent certificate notarized?
- Each property owner signing the certificate must acknowledge the signature before a notary. Book an online appointment, have identification ready, and sign when directed during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically identifies the property-owner signatures on the certificate of owners’ free consent for notarization. It does not designate the other application materials as requiring notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner acknowledgment remotely; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What else is required with a preliminary subdivision application?
- The packet lists items such as proof of ownership, scaled drawings, a title report issued within 30 days, a checklist, and other applicable studies or information.