Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Junk Vehicle Affidavit
This affidavit documents an inspected abandoned vehicle, owner notification, and—if it remains unclaimed—a landowner’s sale or disposal of the vehicle for law enforcement, inspectors, and landowners.
- 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
Law enforcement officers or authorized junk vehicle inspectors use the form to certify that an inspected vehicle qualifies as a junk vehicle. A landowner uses it to document notice to the vehicle’s registered and legal owners and that the vehicle was not redeemed, or that no owner information could be found. If the vehicle remains unclaimed, the landowner can complete the Affidavit of Sale section as an ownership document for retitling, selling, or disposing of it.
Who needs it
Law enforcement officers or authorized junk vehicle inspectors and landowners seeking inspection, documenting owner notification, or using the form as an ownership document need this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The Affidavit of Sale section has a notary or agent acknowledgment block; the landowner signing that affidavit must sign or attest before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Junk Vehicle Affidavit and review its inspection, owner-notification, and Affidavit of Sale sections.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the vehicle and owner information, and complete the section that applies to your role and the vehicle’s status.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the landowner’s Affidavit of Sale signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign or attest to the Affidavit of Sale during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit the Form
Follow the instructions of the receiving city or office for submitting the completed form and any required supporting documents.
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 notarize the Affidavit of Sale section?
- Complete the relevant fields, then sign or attest to the Affidavit of Sale before a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the acknowledgment block.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this form?
- The form’s notary or agent acknowledgment is in the Affidavit of Sale section. The landowner signing that section appears before the notary; the other signature blocks have separate instructions.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280, effective October 2020. Ask the receiving office whether it accepts the notarized form this way; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- When can the landowner complete the Affidavit of Sale?
- The form says the landowner may complete it if the vehicle remains unclaimed more than 15 days after owner notification, or if no registered or legal owner information could be found.