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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