Selah, WA · Yakima County
Revocable Right of Way Use Permit
This application lets owners of property next to a City of Selah right-of-way request permission to occupy it for personal use or place improvements there.
- 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
Adjacent property owners use this application to request permission to occupy City of Selah right-of-way for personal use or to construct or place something there. Applicants describe the requested use and may attach a sketch showing its location. The permit is revocable: if the City needs the right-of-way, the owner must remove improvements or vacate within 30 days of written notice, and annual renewal requires a $35 fee.
Who needs it
Owners of property adjacent to a City of Selah right-of-way who want to occupy it for personal use or construct or place improvements there need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; each applicant signing the application must do so before the notary, who completes the jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Revocable Right of Way Use Permit application from the City of Selah.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the adjacent property address, parcel number, and requested use or construction; attach a sketch if necessary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application to the City of Selah for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Selah. 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 apply for a Selah right-of-way use permit?
- Complete the application with your adjacent property address, parcel number, and requested use or construction. Attach a sketch if necessary, sign before a notary, and submit the form to the City of Selah.
- Do I need a notary for this permit application?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the applicant must sign in front of a notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. You can sign by video with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What happens if the City needs the right-of-way?
- The application says you must remove improvements or vacate within 30 calendar days after the City mails written notice. The City may also remove improvements for utility or street maintenance or repair.