Affidavit of Correction
What is the purpose of an Affidavit of Correction?
An Affidavit of Correction allows a professional land surveyor to correct errors and/or omissions of fact on any recorded subdivision, short subdivision, or boundary line adjustment. Must be prepared by licensed Land Surveyor registered in the state of Washington. See also Alteration: Plat alteration to a subdivision.
How much will it cost?
See DDES' current fee schedule for an estimate.
Where can I get an application?
Download the application forms below, or to have an application mailed to you, call DDES customer service at 206-296-6600.
- Affidavit of Correction of Boundary Line Adjustment, PDF* (115KB) or fill-in MS Word* (118KB) format
- Affidavit of Correction of Plat, PDF* (114KB) or fill-in MS Word* (118KB) format
- Affidavit of Correction of Short Plat, PDF* (114KB) or fill-in MS Word* (117KB) format
How do I submit my application?
An Affidavit of Correction may be submitted along with the appropriate deposit to the DDES cashier by drop-off or mail. For more information, see Drop-offs: Permits accepted by drop-off or mail* as well as Applying for a permit at DDES.
What is the timeline for processing an Affidavit of Correction?
Varies 3 to 6 weeks depending on workload and resources available.
Legal authority
Title 19A* of the King County Code
Administered by
DDES Land Use Services Division
Contact
For questions, please contact DDES customer service at 206-296-6600.
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