University Place, WA · Pierce County

Title Notification

The Title Notification identifies a parcel and project, gives notice of possible site restrictions, and is completed by property owners for recording and return to University Place Development Services.

Simple form~10 min to notarize
  • 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

This one-page form identifies the property, project, application, and legal description, and gives notice that site conditions and regulations may restrict use or alteration. The form is used to document that notice for a site identified as lying within an area under the University Place Municipal Code. The owners sign it, and after recording, it is returned to the city’s Development Services department.

Who needs it

Property owners named on the form complete and sign it when a Title Notification is being prepared for recording and return to University Place Development Services.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries an acknowledgment block, where the owner or owners personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the instrument voluntarily.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Get the University Place Title Notification PDF.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Details

    Enter the parcel, address, project, application, legal description, and owner information requested.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange an online notarization appointment for the owner or owners signing the acknowledgment.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Appear before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge signing the form.

  5. 5

    Submit for Recording

    Have the completed form recorded, then return it to University Place Development Services as directed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from University Place. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 the completed Title Notification?
The form says to return it to University Place Development Services after recording. Documents for recording go through the Pierce County Auditor; e-recording may be available through a title company.
Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment: the owner or owners appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the instrument voluntarily.
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 acknowledgment; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
What information should I provide?
The form asks for the notice type, parcel number, address, project type, application number, filing date, legal description, and present owner names.

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