Do I need a notary for the Register of Historic Places Nomination Form?

No. This form has no notary requirement. It does require written consent from the property owner, but the document does not say that consent must be notarized or sworn.

Who can nominate a property to the register?

Any person may nominate a property. The nomination must include written consent from the property owner.

How do I submit the historic places nomination?

Submit the form to the Planning & Community Development Department at 250 Madison St., Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Port Townsend, WA · Jefferson County

No notary required

Register of Historic Places Nomination Form

This nomination form lets any person ask Port Townsend to consider a property for its Register of Historic Places and provide information about its history and significance.

What this form is

Any person may nominate a property to the Port Townsend Register of Historic Places using this form, which asks for written property-owner consent. It collects property and owner details, a physical description, historical data, and a narrative explaining how the property meets the designation criteria. Submission does not guarantee listing or incentives, and submitted materials are public records.

Who needs it

Anyone nominating a property for the Port Townsend Register of Historic Places needs this form and written consent from the property owner.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Planning & Community Development Department, 250 Madison St., Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368. The form lists application fees as Type I - A, 2 hrs staff time.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner’s written consent is required, but no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and owner information, describe the property and its history, and explain its significance.
3
Gather Owner Consent
Include written consent from the property owner with the nomination.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Planning & Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Register of Historic Places Nomination Form?: No. This form has no notary requirement. It does require written consent from the property owner, but the document does not say that consent must be notarized or sworn.
Who can nominate a property to the register?: Any person may nominate a property. The nomination must include written consent from the property owner.
What information does the nomination form ask for?: It asks for property and owner information, the nominated elements, a physical description, historical data, and a narrative explaining how the property meets the designation criteria.
How do I submit the historic places nomination?: Submit the form to the Planning & Community Development Department at 250 Madison St., Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Need something notarized?

This Register of Historic Places Nomination Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Port Townsend form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.