Tukwila, WA · King County
Application and Affidavit for Reduction in Utility Rates
This application and affidavit requests reduced water, sewer, sewage treatment, and surface water rates for eligible residents who submit it to the City of Tukwila.
- 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 lets a resident apply for reduced utility rates by affirming eligibility, including age or permanent disability, residence and account conditions, and income below the stated limit. Applicants provide information about their residence and utility accounts and attach proof of qualifying income; applicants claiming permanent disability also attach a physician’s statement. The form asks applicants to notify the City of changes that could affect eligibility and to repay any undercharges if they are found not to qualify.
Who needs it
Tukwila residents seeking reduced water, sewer, sewage treatment, or surface water rates who meet the form’s eligibility conditions should submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-affirmed jurat; the resident signs the affidavit before a notary public, who completes the notarial signature and commission details.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the City of Tukwila Application and Affidavit for Reduction in Utility Rates.
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Fill In Your Details
Enter your residence, contact, and utility account information, review the eligibility statements, and gather required supporting documents.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned affidavit ready.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit and required supporting documents to the City of Tukwila.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tukwila. 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 Tukwila utility rate reduction affidavit?
- Fill in your residence and utility account details, review the eligibility statements, and attach proof of qualifying income. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it and supporting documents to the City of Tukwila.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and affirmed before a notary public. Wait to sign until you are with the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RCW 42.45.280. A notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents should I attach to my application?
- The form requires proof of qualifying income. If you claim eligibility based on permanent disability, it also asks you to attach a copy of the attending physician’s statement verifying the disability.