Edmonds, WA · Snohomish County
Maintenance Frozen Fund Account
This agreement secures a frozen fund account for repairing or replacing defective project improvements, and is submitted to the City of Edmonds by the developer or owner and the financial institution.
- 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 Maintenance Frozen Fund Account agreement secures funds for repairing or replacing project improvements that prove defective during the period stated in the form, which cannot exceed two years after City acceptance. The developer or owner and a financial institution agree to the conditions for payment if defects are not corrected, and the account remains in force until the City releases it in writing. Submit the completed agreement to the City in connection with the building permit.
Who needs it
A developer or owner and a financial institution use this agreement when submitting a frozen fund account to secure repairs or replacement of improvements associated with an Edmonds building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains financial institution and developer/owner acknowledgment blocks; the institution’s authorized representative and the developer/owner sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Maintenance Frozen Fund Account form from the City of Edmonds.
- 2
Complete The Agreement
Fill in the permit, project, account, institution, and signer information, leaving the acknowledgment areas for the notary.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the authorized financial institution representative and developer or owner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each applicable signer completes the relevant acknowledgment and signs during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed agreement to the City of Edmonds as part of the building permit process.
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 notarize the Maintenance Frozen Fund Account?
- Complete the agreement, then book a commissioned online notary. The authorized financial institution representative and developer or owner sign during the video session, and the completed form can be submitted to the City of Edmonds.
- Do I need to notarize both acknowledgment sections?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the financial institution and the developer/owner. Each applicable signer should complete the acknowledgment for their role; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Arrange for the signers named in the form to appear before a commissioned online notary.
- What does this agreement secure?
- It secures funds for repairing or replacing improvements that prove defective during the period stated in the agreement, which may not exceed two years after City acceptance.