University Place, WA · Pierce County
Aquifer Title Notification
This notice identifies a property within an aquifer recharge critical area and is completed by the owner for recording with the title information and project details.
- 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 Aquifer Title Notification alerts readers that a property lies within an aquifer recharge area and that restrictions on its use or alteration may apply. The form captures parcel, address, project, application, and legal description details, along with the owner’s signature. It is used when project application review identifies the aquifer recharge critical area; after recording, the form is returned to the City of University Place Development Services.
Who needs it
Property owners identified through application review as having a site in an aquifer recharge critical area complete and sign this notice for recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary public; each property owner signing the notice must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Aquifer Title Notification from the City of University Place.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the parcel, address, project, application, filing date, legal description, and owner fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge your signature on the notice.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Submit the signed notice for recording, then return it to City of University Place Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from University Place. 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 complete and submit the Aquifer Title Notification?
- Enter the property and project information, have the owner sign before a notary, and submit the notice for recording. The form directs that it be returned to City of University Place Development Services after recording.
- Do I need to sign the notice before a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment stating that the owner personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing the instrument as a free and voluntary act.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Ask the recording office or city whether an online-notarized version meets its submission requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What property information does the form request?
- The form requests the parcel number, address, project type, application number, filing date, legal description, and present owner names and signatures.
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