University Place, WA · Pierce County
Tree Retention Title Notification
The Tree Retention Title Notification records a notice about protected trees on a property, completed by the owners when University Place requires the notice for a project.
- 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 title notification records a notice that designated trees must remain on the parcel for three years from original purchase, subject to the exceptions stated on the form. Owners complete parcel, address, project, application, filing, and legal-description details, then sign it for recording. The form directs the recorded document back to University Place Development Services. Use it when the City requires this tree-retention notice for a project.
Who needs it
Property owners whose University Place project requires recording a tree-retention notice complete the parcel details and sign the notification for recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and each owner named as a signer must personally acknowledge signing the notification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Tree Retention Title Notification from the City of University Place.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the parcel number, address, project and application details, filing date, legal description, and owner names.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the owners who must acknowledge their signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary's instructions and acknowledge signing the notification during the online session.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Arrange recording, then return the recorded document to University Place Development Services as directed on the form.
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 record the Tree Retention Title Notification?
- Complete the property and project details, have the owners acknowledge their signatures before a notary, then arrange recording and return the recorded document to Development Services.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block for the owners' signatures. Signers should acknowledge signing before a commissioned online notary or other notary.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. An authorized officer's notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090.
- How can I submit the recorded form to the City?
- The form says to return it after recording to University Place Development Services. Documents headed to the county auditor may be e-recorded where supported, usually through a title company; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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