Lakewood, WA · Pierce County

No notary required

Home Occupation Narrative

Lakewood residents use this worksheet to describe a proposed home occupation and provide details for the city's review.

What this form is

The worksheet collects information about a proposed home occupation, including its activities, customer visits, traffic, equipment, parking, employees, and any signs or stored materials. It includes an owner certification and refers to home occupation regulations. The document does not state when the city requires it or provide a submission method.

Who needs it

A property owner or renter proposing a home occupation in Lakewood completes the worksheet and signs its owner certification.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

No notary is required; the owner signs and dates the certification under penalty of perjury, and the document identifies no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Worksheet

    Download the Home Occupation Narrative PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Questions

    Describe the proposed home occupation and answer the questions about its operations, visitors, equipment, and property.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Review the owner certification, then sign and date it.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Home Occupation Narrative request?
It asks about the proposed activity, storage, customer visits, traffic, equipment, employees, parking, vehicles, and signs, among other details.
Who completes the Home Occupation Narrative?
The worksheet is for the owner or renter of the premises where the home occupation will be located. The owner certification is signed and dated.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Narrative?
No. The owner signs and dates the certification under penalty of perjury; the worksheet identifies no notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Narrative?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Home Occupation Narrative doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lakewood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.