Do I need a notary for the Contested Hearing By Mail form?

No. The declaration is signed without a notary. If you have witnesses, attach their written statements; the document does not say those statements need notarization.

What should I attach to the form?

Attach written statements from any witnesses. The court says it will review your statements and the police officer’s sworn statement before making a decision.

Will I need to appear in court if I choose a hearing by mail?

The form says that if you proceed with a hearing by mail, you will not be required to appear in court. The court will notify you of the judge’s decision by mail.

Fife, WA · Pierce County

No notary required

Contested Hearing By Mail

This form lets a person cited for a traffic or civil infraction ask Fife Municipal Court to decide a contested hearing by mail instead of in person.

What this form is

Use this form if you choose the mail option for a contested traffic or civil infraction hearing scheduled by Fife Municipal Court. It includes a declaration agreeing to the hearing procedures and to pay any monetary penalty ordered by the court. The form asks for case information, hearing date, address, date, signing location, and signature; attach written statements from any witnesses.

Who needs it

A person cited for a traffic or civil infraction who chooses to have the contested hearing decided by mail rather than appear in court needs this form.

How to submit it

The court must receive all statements before your scheduled hearing date. The form lists Fife Municipal Court at 3737 Pacific Highway East, Suite 100, Fife, WA 98424; it does not specify a delivery method.

About notarization

This declaration is signed without a notary; attach written witness statements if applicable, but the document does not require them to be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Contested Hearing By Mail form for your Fife Municipal Court infraction.
2
Complete the Declaration
Fill in the case information, hearing date, address, signing location, date, and signature.
3
Gather Witness Statements
If you have witnesses, attach their written statements to the form.
4
Send Statements to the Court
Ensure the court receives all statements before your scheduled hearing date; the form lists the court’s Fife address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Contested Hearing By Mail form?: No. The declaration is signed without a notary. If you have witnesses, attach their written statements; the document does not say those statements need notarization.
How do I submit the Contested Hearing By Mail form?: The court must receive your statements before the scheduled hearing date. The form lists Fife Municipal Court at 3737 Pacific Highway East, Suite 100, Fife, WA 98424, but does not specify a delivery method.
What should I attach to the form?: Attach written statements from any witnesses. The court says it will review your statements and the police officer’s sworn statement before making a decision.
Will I need to appear in court if I choose a hearing by mail?: The form says that if you proceed with a hearing by mail, you will not be required to appear in court. The court will notify you of the judge’s decision by mail.

Need something notarized?

This Contested Hearing By Mail doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fife form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.