Poulsbo, WA · Kitsap County
Public Property Construction Permit and Bond
This 11-page packet helps applicants request permission to work on Poulsbo-owned property, streets, or utility easements and includes a performance and maintenance bond for qualifying work.
- 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
Poulsbo requires approval and a Public Property Construction Permit before construction on City-owned property, public rights-of-way, or utility easements. The packet includes the permit application and a performance and maintenance bond, which is required for work proposing hard-surface alteration. Applicants submit supporting items such as a cost estimate, insurance certificate, and sketch or engineered drawings; traffic-control plans may also be required depending on the work.
Who needs it
Applicants planning construction on Poulsbo-owned property, a public street right-of-way, or a utility easement must apply, and those proposing hard-surface alteration must also provide a bond.
Why it needs a notary
The bond carries individual, partnership, or corporate acknowledgment and surety acknowledgment blocks; the applicant’s authorized signer and the surety representative sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Permit Packet
Get the combined Public Property Construction Permit Procedure and Checklist packet from the City of Poulsbo.
- 2
Complete the Application and Bond
Fill in applicant and project details and complete the applicable bond information. Gather the required supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant acknowledgment and surety acknowledgment, as applicable.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant’s authorized signer and surety representative appear before the commissioned online notary to sign their acknowledgment sections.
- 5
Submit the Packet to the City
Send the completed application, bond, fees, and required supporting materials to the Poulsbo Engineering Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Poulsbo. 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 get the bond notarized for this permit packet?
- Complete the applicable bond details, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant’s authorized signer and surety representative must appear for their respective acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit packet?
- The packet identifies notarized applicant and surety acknowledgments for the bond. The permit application itself has a signature line, but no notary block is shown on that page.
- Can I sign the bond through remote online notarization?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the required acknowledgment; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- When is the performance and maintenance bond required?
- The checklist says a bond is required for work proposing hard-surface alteration. The City Engineer may determine otherwise, and the permit packet describes a surety bond, cash deposit, or frozen fund account as possible guarantees.