Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Owner Occupancy Deed Restriction
This deed restriction records an owner-occupancy commitment for a Colfax property owner proposing to build or convert an accessory dwelling unit.
- 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
Colfax uses this deed restriction to document that a property owner will reside in the principal dwelling or accessory dwelling unit for more than six months each year. The form says the restriction must be approved by the City Attorney and recorded before the city issues an accessory dwelling unit building permit. It also sets out what applies if the owner cannot reside on the property and states that the restriction runs with the land.
Who needs it
A Colfax property owner proposing to construct or convert an accessory dwelling unit must complete this restriction before the city issues a building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Washington acknowledgment for the person named as the duly authorized representative, who acknowledges executing the document before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Colfax accessory dwelling unit owner-occupancy deed restriction.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, property, and execution details requested in the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge the document during the video session.
- 5
Submit for Approval and Recording
Follow the city’s process for City Attorney approval and recording before the building permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colfax. 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 sign the owner-occupancy deed restriction remotely?
- Complete the form, then sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280.
- Do I need to record this deed restriction before getting an ADU permit?
- Yes. The form says the restriction must be approved by the City Attorney and recorded on the property before the city issues an accessory dwelling unit building permit.
- Where do I submit the signed deed restriction?
- The form says the restriction is to be recorded with the Whitman County Recorder’s Office. Washington recording is handled by the county auditor; e-recording may be available, usually through a title company.
- Who signs before the notary?
- The form’s acknowledgment is for the person named as the duly authorized representative. Confirm with the city if unsure who must sign or how the city’s representative should execute the form.