Auburn, WA · King County
Permit-Exempt Well Water Use Restriction
This recorded restriction limits water use from a permit-exempt well and is filed by property owners whose Auburn building permit application involves a new domestic water supply well.
- 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
The restriction records water-use limits that apply to a property using a new permit-exempt well for domestic water under a building permit application. It binds the owner, tenants, and future owners, and the City of Auburn requires the restriction to be recorded and a copy provided before the building’s final inspection.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for an Auburn building permit for a property that will use a new permit-exempt well for domestic water need to complete this restriction.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block with an oath statement; each owner who executes the instrument must appear before the notary and acknowledge it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Permit-Exempt Well Water Use Restriction from the City of Auburn.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the reference number if applicable, grantor and grantee details, legal description, parcel ID, and execution date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs and acknowledges the instrument during the video session.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Arrange recording with the county auditor, then provide the recorded document to the City of Auburn before final inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Auburn. 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 well water use restriction notarized?
- Complete the property and owner information, then book a commissioned online notary. Each owner signs and acknowledges the instrument during the video session.
- Do I need to record this form before final inspection?
- Yes. The form says the restriction must be recorded at the county offices and a copy provided to the City of Auburn before the building’s final inspection.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. If the notary or recording office has specific requirements, confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- How is the recorded restriction submitted?
- The form directs recording at county offices and requires a copy for the City of Auburn. Documents headed to a county auditor can be e-recorded where supported, usually through a title company.