Edmonds, WA · Snohomish County
Declaration of Covenant – Private Stormwater BMP
This covenant records obligations for a private stormwater best management practice, and property owners file it with the City of Edmonds after the city allows installation of the facility.
- 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 identifies the property’s stormwater BMP and requires current and future owners to maintain, inspect, and preserve it as shown on the approved site plan. It also grants the city inspection and repair rights and makes the covenant binding on successors and assigns. Edmonds requires the signed covenant to be recorded as a condition of allowing BMP installation; the form directs that it be returned to the city after recording.
Who needs it
Property owners installing a private stormwater BMP in Edmonds must complete this covenant when the city allows installation subject to its execution and recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an individual acknowledgment and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each Declarant signs and acknowledges the covenant before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Declaration of Covenant for Private Stormwater BMP and review its requirements and exhibits.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, permit, and recording details, and attach the legal description and approved site plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the Declarant acknowledgment and jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and complete the signing and notarial ceremony during the online session.
- 5
Record and Submit
Record the completed covenant and return it to the City of Edmonds as the form directs.
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 private stormwater BMP covenant online?
- Complete the covenant and its property exhibits, then meet by video with a commissioned online notary. Sign and complete the notarial ceremony as directed before submitting the recorded document to the city.
- Do I need to record this covenant?
- Yes. The form says the City of Edmonds allowed the BMP installation subject to execution and recording of the covenant, and directs that the document be returned to the city after recording.
- Which parts of the form need notarization?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for the Declarant or Declarants and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. Signers should complete the notarial ceremony with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Washington form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Check with the city about its document-submission requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.