Edmonds, WA · Snohomish County
Sale Prohibition Covenant of Multiunit Residential Building
This covenant records a restriction on selling a multiunit residential building as condominium units, and the property owner files it with Snohomish County for Edmonds Building Division records.
- 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 covenant states that the property may not be sold as a condominium unit, except for the dispositions identified in the form. It says the restriction ends when the owner records a supplement certifying compliance with the cited requirements or on the fifth anniversary of a dwelling unit’s first occupancy. The form identifies the property owner as grantor and includes a full legal description on Exhibit A.
Who needs it
The owner of a multiunit residential building described in Exhibit A files this covenant to record the sale prohibition in Snohomish County real property records.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before the notary and said they executed the document; the grantor signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Sale Prohibition Covenant of Multiunit Residential Building form and its Exhibit A.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the grantor and property information, and provide the full legal description on Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign the covenant as the grantor.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Submit the notarized document for Snohomish County recording, then follow the form’s return instructions for the Edmonds Building Division.
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 and submit this covenant?
- Complete the form and Exhibit A, sign before a notary, then submit it for recording in Snohomish County real property records. The form says to return the recorded document to the Edmonds Building Division.
- Do I need to sign this covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before the notary and said they executed the document.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RCW 42.45.280. A notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I do with the completed, notarized form?
- Submit it for recording in Snohomish County real property records. The form’s return instructions direct the recorded document to the City of Edmonds Building Division.