Issaquah, WA · King County
Covenant Not to Sue Flood Hazard Areas
This covenant records an owner's promise not to sue the City of Issaquah over future flood-related incidents on property in a flood hazard area when seeking a construction or alteration permit.
- 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
Property owners seeking a permit to build, reconstruct, add to, or alter a structure in a flood hazard area use this covenant to acknowledge flood risks and agree not to sue the City over future flood-related incidents on the property. The covenant runs with the land; the owners must record it with the King County Auditor at their expense and provide proof of recording to the City within 30 days after signing.
Who needs it
Owners applying for an Issaquah permit to build, reconstruct, add to, or alter a structure on property in a flood hazard area need this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block, where each covenantor who signs the instrument must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the City of Issaquah's Covenant Not to Sue Flood Hazard Areas form.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property description and permit number, and review the covenant terms before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each covenantor who must acknowledge a signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each covenantor appears before the notary by video and acknowledges signing the instrument.
- 5
Record and Submit Proof
Record the signed covenant with the King County Auditor and provide proof to the City within 30 days.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Issaquah. 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 complete and submit this covenant?
- Complete the property and permit details, have each covenantor sign before a notary, record the document with the King County Auditor at your expense, and provide recording proof to the City within 30 days.
- Do I need to record this covenant with King County?
- Yes. The form says the covenantors must record it with the King County Auditor at their expense and provide compliance to the City of Issaquah within 30 days after the document date.
- Can I sign the covenant with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Confirm with the City or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized version of this form.
- How can I record the document with the King County Auditor?
- The form requires recording with the King County Auditor. E-recording is available where the county supports it, usually through a title company; check the recording options before submitting.