Sammamish, WA · King County
Electrical Permit Property Owner/Renter/Lessee Affidavit
This affidavit is for a property owner, renter, or lessee applying for an electrical permit exemption for work on their own or qualified leased property in Sammamish.
- 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 form identifies the applicant and work location, records whether the applicant is an owner, lessee, or renter, and asks them to select the applicable electrical license exemption. Certain selections for new construction require a notarized signature. The form is an application, not a permit; Sammamish requires an issued electrical permit before electrical work begins. Submit the completed form to City Hall or upload it through MyBuildingPermit.com.
Who needs it
A property owner, renter, or lessee seeking an electrical license exemption for qualifying work on their own or leased property must complete this form when required.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; the property owner, renter, or lessee signs before the notary when selecting an option marked “NOTARIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED.”
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Electrical Permit Property Owner/Renter/Lessee Affidavit from the City of Sammamish.
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Complete the Form
Enter your name and the work location, mark your applicant status, and select the applicable Section 3 exemption.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If your selection requires notarization, book a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until the notary instructs you during your remote video session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to City Hall or upload it to MyBuildingPermit.com.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sammamish. 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
- Which choices require a notarized signature?
- The form marks three Section 3 choices as requiring notarization: certain new single-family construction, qualifying new 2-, 3-, or 4-unit residential property, and a new place of business.
- How do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form says to submit it to City Hall or upload it to MyBuildingPermit.com. It is an application, not a permit; the city requires an issued electrical permit before work begins.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- A notarized signature is required if you select one of the Section 3 options expressly marked “NOTARIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED.” If unsure which option applies, confirm with the city.
- Can I complete this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature by video; check that the city will accept the completed form.