Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Street/Alley Vacation Petition
This seven-page petition asks Colfax to vacate a street or alley and is filed by an applicant with support from at least two-thirds of abutting property owners.
- 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 petition asks the Colfax City Council to authorize vacation of a street or alley and includes signature, map, and legal-description exhibits. The city requires a complete application, a $250 non-refundable fee, and signatures representing at least two-thirds of abutting property owners before it proceeds with review and a public hearing. If approved by ordinance, the applicant files the vacation with the county auditor.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking vacation of a Colfax street or alley must submit the petition, required exhibits, fee, and signatures representing at least two-thirds of abutting property owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block for the applicant's signature; the applicant named in the notary certificate signs and acknowledges it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Street/Alley Vacation Petition and review its application procedure and required materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant and vacation details, gather the required signatures, and attach the map, legal description, and other listed materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant signs and acknowledges the signature during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete application and non-refundable fee to the City of Colfax.
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 get the applicant signature notarized?
- Complete the petition and exhibits, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant signs and acknowledges the signature during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize every property owner's petition signature?
- The form has an applicant acknowledgment block and separate signature lines for petitioners. It does not show a notary block beside each petitioner signature; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I complete this form with a remote online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Ask the city whether it accepts the completed document in your circumstances.
- What must accompany the vacation petition?
- The form lists a legal description and map, a title report, abutting-property owner names and mailing addresses, the required signatures, and a $250 non-refundable fee.