Mercer Island, WA · King County
Affidavit for Exemption From Substantial Development Permit
This one-page affidavit is for a property owner or contract purchaser who will personally reside in a residence to be constructed on the property and is seeking an exemption from a substantial development 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
The affidavit identifies the property and states that the owner or contract purchaser will personally reside in the residence to be constructed there. Mercer Island’s form is titled as an affidavit for exemption from a substantial development permit. The signer provides a signature, mailing address, and telephone number, then signs before a notary to acknowledge the instrument.
Who needs it
A property owner or contract purchaser who will personally reside in a residence to be constructed on the property uses this affidavit to seek the stated permit exemption.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the named owner or contract purchaser signs the affidavit before the notary acknowledges the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get Mercer Island’s Affidavit for Exemption From Substantial Development Permit.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner or contract purchaser’s name, property location, and contact details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the video session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit to Mercer Island.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mercer Island. 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 notarize this affidavit?
- Fill in the owner or contract purchaser, property, and contact details. Book a commissioned online notary, sign during the video session, then submit the completed affidavit to the city.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the instrument.
- Can I use an online notary for this Washington form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280, in effect since October 2020. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.