University Place, WA · Pierce County
Boundary Line Adjustment And Lot Combination Application
This application and checklist help property owners request a boundary line adjustment or lot combination from University Place, with required materials submitted to the city for review.
- 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 request a change to boundaries between contiguous properties or to combine lots. It includes the application, submittal checklist, owner declaration, and acknowledgment, and explains required survey drawings, supporting documents, fees, and review by the Pierce County Assessor’s Office. University Place requires applicants to submit a complete application and checklist; after approval, the survey and, when ownership differs, deeds of conveyance must be recorded within 30 days.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a boundary line adjustment or lot combination in University Place must submit the application, checklist, required supporting documents, and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The owner affidavit has an acknowledgment block; each involved owner signing the declaration must acknowledge the signature before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Get the University Place Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Combo application and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, and proposal details, and prepare the required survey drawings and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owners’ signatures on the owner declaration and acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner completes the acknowledgment process with the commissioned online notary before signing.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application and checklist with required materials and fees to University Place, and submit the proposal and review fees to the Pierce County Assessor’s Office.
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 submit a boundary line adjustment application?
- Complete the application and checklist, gather the required survey map and supporting materials, and pay the fees. Submit the proposal and review fees to the Pierce County Assessor’s Office as well.
- Do I need to notarize the owner affidavit?
- Yes. The packet includes an acknowledgment for the owners’ declaration. Each owner signing that declaration must acknowledge their signature before a commissioned online notary.
- Can I complete the owner acknowledgment online?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RCW 42.45.280. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What happens after the city approves the adjustment?
- The form says the applicant’s surveyor must record the survey within 30 days after approval. If the adjusted boundary separates different ownerships, deeds of conveyance signed by parties disclosed in the title report must also be recorded.
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