University Place, WA · Pierce County
Wetland/Wetland Buffer Area Notice
This title notification records that a parcel lies within a wetland or wetland buffer area, and the property owner signs it for the City of University Place.
- 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 notice identifies a parcel as lying within a wetland and/or wetland buffer area and explains that natural conditions and regulations may restrict use or alteration of the site. It also records that application review provided information about the area’s location and any use restrictions. The form includes parcel, project, application, and legal-description fields, and is returned to the city after recording.
Who needs it
Property owners named on a University Place wetland or wetland buffer area notice sign the form identifying the parcel and its related application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment block stating the signer appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing freely; each owner signing the instrument appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Notice
Download the City of University Place Wetland/Wetland Buffer Area Notice.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the parcel, address, project, application, legal description, and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner who will sign the notice.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge your signature; do not sign beforehand.
- 5
Record and Submit
Record the completed notice, then return it to the city 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 complete the wetland area notice?
- Fill in the parcel, project, application, owner, and legal-description information. Each owner signing the instrument acknowledges the signature before a notary, then the notice is recorded and returned to the city.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the person personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the instrument as a free and voluntary act.
- Can I use an online notary for this notice?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize your acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the notice say about the property?
- It states that the site lies within a wetland and/or wetland buffer area and that natural conditions and resulting regulations may restrict use or alteration.
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