Bothell, WA · King County
Cash Set Aside Agreement
This agreement establishes escrow funds in place of a maintenance bond for Bothell public works improvements, and is filed with the City by a developer and financial institution.
- 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 agreement sets aside escrow funds to secure a developer’s warranty for public works improvements, including repairs or replacement for defects and landscaping that fails to survive. The City accepts it in lieu of a maintenance bond and keeps the agreement in effect until the obligations are fulfilled and the City provides written release. It covers projects such as subdivisions, plats, or permits.
Who needs it
A developer and financial institution use this agreement when submitting escrow funds to the City of Bothell in lieu of a maintenance bond for improvements.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily; the person signing for the bond agency signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Cash Set Aside Agreement from the City of Bothell.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Enter the project, developer, financial institution, escrow, and signature details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signer named in the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign when directed during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed agreement to the City of Bothell as directed for your project.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bothell. 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 Cash Set Aside Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. The signer named in the acknowledgment signs during the video session after the notary verifies their identity.
- Do I need to sign this agreement in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for a signer to appear before a notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily. Ask the City of Bothell which signer must complete that block if you are unsure.
- Can I notarize this form online in Washington?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280, effective since October 2020. Use a commissioned online notary and check that the City will accept the completed form.
- Where do I submit the completed agreement?
- The form says the Cash Set Aside Agreement is submitted to the City of Bothell. Confirm delivery instructions and any project-specific requirements with the City; confirm with the city or town if unsure.