Des Moines, WA · King County
Grading Permit Application
The Grading Permit Application collects project, property, drainage, and land alteration details for property owners or applicants seeking city approval for grading, clearing, or filling work.
- 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 five-page application to describe the site, proposed grading and fill, surface water impacts, critical areas, and required plans or supporting reports. The applicant provides project and contact information, while property owners make statements about ownership, authorize access for city inspections, and agree to the hold harmless terms; the form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the owner signatures.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants submit this application when seeking a Des Moines permit for proposed grading, clearing, or filling work.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notarial acknowledgment; the property owner or owners named in the ownership and hold harmless statements sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Grading Permit Application from the City of Des Moines.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter site, owner, applicant, grading, drainage, and land alteration information, and gather the plans or reports the form lists.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner or owners sign the acknowledgment during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to Des Moines Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Des Moines. 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 owner acknowledgment notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online session with a commissioned online notary. The property owner or owners sign the acknowledgment during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire grading permit application?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the property owner or owners signing the ownership and hold harmless statements. Check with Development Services about any remaining submission requirements.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists site plans, grading and clearing plans, slope disturbance plans, erosion and sedimentation control plans, and other materials that may be required based on the project.
Grading Permit Application in other Washington cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.