Edmonds, WA · Snohomish County
Demolition Frozen Fund Account
This three-page form secures funds for demolition work and site restoration, and is completed by the project principal and financial institution for an Edmonds building permit.
- 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 documents a financial institution’s agreement to freeze and hold funds as security for demolition work covered by an Edmonds building permit. It addresses completion deadlines, payment to the City if required work is not completed, and site restoration obligations. The project principal and financial institution complete the agreement for the permitted project, with funds held until the City gives written authorization for release.
Who needs it
The owner, developer, or contractor serving as principal and the financial institution providing the frozen funds complete this form for a covered Edmonds demolition permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the financial institution’s officer and the developer, owner, or principal; each signer appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Demolition Frozen Fund Account form from the City of Edmonds.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the permit and project details, fund amount, account information, and signer details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicable financial institution and principal acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each required signer completes the acknowledgment before the commissioned online notary during the session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form to the City of Edmonds as directed for the building permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Edmonds. 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 Demolition Frozen Fund Account?
- Fill in the permit, project, principal, financial institution, account, and fund details. Arrange for the required signers to acknowledge the agreement before a notary, then submit it as directed by the City.
- Do I need both acknowledgment sections notarized?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the financial institution and the developer, owner, or principal. Have each required signer complete the applicable acknowledgment before a notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize an acknowledgment by video, provided the signer and notary complete the required process.
- What happens to the frozen funds?
- The financial institution agrees to hold the stated amount pending the City’s written release authorization. The form also describes payment to the City if required demolition or site work is not completed and defects are not cured.