Port Townsend, WA · Jefferson County
Street Use Permit Application
The Street Use Permit Application lets property owners or businesses request permission from Port Townsend to place approved uses, such as café seating or planters, within the public right-of-way.
- 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
Use this application to propose a street use, describe how it will protect public safety and access, and request short-term or annual approval. The city’s checklist requires a notarized Abatement Statement, a fee, a vicinity map, and a site plan; other materials may apply. Applicants must also acknowledge responsibility for informing employees about ADA requirements and the city’s right to remove property and abate the use under the stated conditions.
Who needs it
A business or property owner seeking to use space in the public right-of-way in Port Townsend should submit this application and the required checklist materials.
Why it needs a notary
The Abatement Statement includes an acknowledgment certificate; the applicant or authorized representative whose signature is notarized must sign before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Street Use Permit Application and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Describe the proposed street use, provide applicant and property details, and prepare the required maps, site plan, and other checklist items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the Abatement Statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the Abatement Statement during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized statement, fee, and required supporting materials to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Townsend. 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 Abatement Statement notarized online?
- Complete the application materials, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the Abatement Statement during the video session and include the notarized page with the required application checklist.
- Do I need to submit the notarized Abatement Statement?
- Yes. The form’s checklist says the application is incomplete without all checklist items, including the notarized Abatement Statement on page 2.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Confirm that the city will accept the notarized document in your circumstances; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What else does the street use permit checklist require?
- The checklist names an application fee, vicinity map, original site plan, and, when applicable, documents for easements or other restrictions. It also calls for a city business license.
- How is the Hold Harmless form recorded?
- The form says a Hold Harmless approved by the city attorney may be required as a permit condition and that a fee is required to record it at the Jefferson County auditor’s office. E-recording may be available through a title company where supported.