Lake Stevens, WA · Snohomish County
Native Growth Protection Area Easement
This easement grants the City of Lake Stevens perpetual rights to protect a native growth protection area, and property owners complete it for land subject to city preservation requirements.
- 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 grants the City of Lake Stevens a perpetual easement over the property described in its exhibits to protect critical areas and buffers. The grantor agrees to keep the area in a natural state, follow restrictions on activities, and meet monitoring, maintenance, fencing, and signage obligations. The form includes signature and acknowledgment sections and is set up to be returned to the city after recording.
Who needs it
Property owners granting the City of Lake Stevens an easement to protect a native growth protection area on their land need to complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Washington acknowledgment block, where each grantor named in the acknowledgment signs the instrument and acknowledges it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Native Growth Protection Area Easement from the City of Lake Stevens.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the grantor and parcel details and provide the required legal descriptions and exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the grantor acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each grantor signs and acknowledges the instrument during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Arrange recording with the Snohomish County Auditor, then return the recorded instrument to the city as directed.
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 the NGPA easement?
- Fill in the grantor, parcel, legal description, and other requested details; sign before a notary; then submit the instrument for recording and return it to the city as directed.
- Do I need to sign this easement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a Washington acknowledgment block for grantors to acknowledge signing the instrument before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize the grantor acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- How do I record the signed easement?
- The form directs return after recording and identifies the Snohomish County Auditor. E-recording may be available where supported, usually through a title company; check the recording arrangements before submitting.
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