Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Petition for Short Plat
This seven-page petition packet is for property owners seeking city review of a proposed short plat in Colfax, with required applicant information, supporting exhibits, and applicant and notary signatures.
- 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 packet to review requests to divide property through a short plat. Applicants submit the completed application, a request letter, a legal description, a plat map, the nonrefundable fee, and applicant and notary signatures. The city reviews complete submissions, schedules a preliminary public hearing with the Planning Commission, and sends its recommendation to City Council. After preliminary approval, applicants must provide the specified reproducible plat and prints; the procedure also calls for recording with the Whitman County Auditor’s Office.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a short plat in Colfax need this packet and its required application materials, including a request letter, property documents, fee, and signatures.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a notarial acknowledgment under “Signatures and Notary Seal”; the applicant signs the certification before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment and seal.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Packet
Download Colfax’s Petition for Short Plat packet and review the application procedure and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant and property information, and prepare the required request letter, legal description, plat map, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification and acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicant certification during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the complete application materials with the City of Colfax; follow the packet’s later plat-submittal and county-recording instructions.
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 complete the notarized section of the short plat petition?
- Complete the application and supporting materials, then sign the applicant certification before a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the acknowledgment and seal.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- The packet lists applicant and notary signatures and includes a notarial acknowledgment beneath the applicant certification. Sign that section before a notary completes it.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed short plat packet?
- The packet says to file a complete application with the City and later record with the Whitman County Auditor’s Office. County recording may be available by e-recording where supported, usually through a title company.