Lake Stevens, WA · Snohomish County
Covenant Consenting to the Formation of a Local Improvement District
This covenant lets a property owner consent to a future local improvement district instead of constructing certain required public right-of-way improvements as a condition of a City of Lake Stevens 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 covenant records an owner’s consent to a local improvement district for street improvements on or near the street the property fronts. The form says the City may accept this covenant instead of requiring the owner to construct certain public right-of-way improvements for a permit under LSMC Title 14. The owner signs the covenant, which runs with the land, and returns it to the City Clerk.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a City of Lake Stevens permit that requires public right-of-way improvements may need this covenant if the City accepts it instead of construction.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block with oath language; the property owner signs and acknowledges the instrument and authority to execute it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the City of Lake Stevens covenant form and review its property, street, and improvement details.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the owner, parcel, address, legal description, street, and signature information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the covenant during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed covenant to the City Clerk at the mailing address printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Stevens. 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?
- Fill in the owner, property, street, and signature details, sign before a notary, and return the completed covenant to the City of Lake Stevens City Clerk at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign this covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block for the owner’s signature and acknowledgment that they are authorized to execute the instrument.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RCW 42.45.280. An act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does signing the covenant mean?
- The owner consents to the formation of a local improvement district for specified public improvements. The form says this consent applies only to district formation and retains the owner’s rights to provide input on proposed improvements and assessments.
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