Puyallup, WA · Pierce County
Short Plat Template
This short plat template is for property owners and their surveyor to prepare a map for the City of Puyallup short plat process and county recording.
- 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 template provides space for property and parcel details, a vicinity map, the surveyor’s certificate, owner acknowledgment, and city and county review or recording entries. Property owners attest that they own or have contracted to purchase the represented land and that the short plat reflects their wishes. The template also notes that the land may not be further divided within five years of recording without a formal subdivision, and that approval does not guarantee future permits.
Who needs it
Property owners or contract purchasers and their professional land surveyor use this template to prepare a short plat for the City of Puyallup process.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the property owner or owners sign before a notary, who certifies the signatures as their free and voluntary act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Template
Get the City of Puyallup short plat template and review its owner acknowledgment and surveyor certificate.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Work with your surveyor to complete the property, parcel, map, and certificate information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the property owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each property owner signs during the online session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit the Short Plat
Submit the completed short plat to the city and follow its instructions for county auditor recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Puyallup. 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 acknowledgment notarized?
- Complete the short plat details, then book a commissioned online notary. Each property owner signs during the video session, and the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to sign the short plat in front of a notary?
- Yes. The template includes an acknowledgment stating that the property owners sign before the notary as their free and voluntary act and deed.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington permits its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the city whether it accepts an electronically notarized short plat; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where is the short plat filed for recording?
- The template includes a county auditor recording section and identifies the Pierce County Auditor. For recording, ask the city or county about submission requirements and available e-recording options.