North Bend, WA · King County
Affidavit in Lieu of Contractor Registration
This affidavit lets a building permit applicant tell the City of North Bend that proposed work qualifies for an exemption from contractor registration and will not be performed by a registered contractor.
- 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 City of North Bend uses this affidavit when a building permit applicant says the proposed work qualifies for an exemption from contractor registration under the exceptions printed on the form. The applicant identifies the applicable exemption and acknowledges that choosing an unregistered contractor may mean giving up certain rights under state law. The city must verify contractor registration or an exemption before issuing a permit for work performed by a contractor.
Who needs it
A person applying for a North Bend building permit who considers the proposed work exempt from contractor registration and says it will not be done by a registered contractor needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn statement and jurat; the permit applicant signs and swears to the affidavit before a notary public, who completes the notarial block.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit in Lieu of Contractor Registration from the City of North Bend.
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Fill In the Form
Provide your name and project address, then identify the contractor-registration exemption you believe applies.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
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Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit to the City of North Bend as directed for your building permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Bend. 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 the contractor registration affidavit?
- Enter your name and project address, identify the exemption you believe applies, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed form to the City of North Bend.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant must sign and swear to the statement before a notary public, who completes the jurat and commission expiration information.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. An authorized notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What happens after I notarize the affidavit?
- Submit the completed affidavit to the City of North Bend with your building permit application or as directed by the city. The form says the city verifies registration or an exemption before issuing the permit.