Do I need a notary for the hearing-by-mail form?

No. The document does not require a notary. The signer makes a declaration under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.

What information does the form request?

It requests a written statement, the required citation or infraction notice number, the signer’s name, signature and date, and contact information.

Can I include proof of insurance?

If charged with not having proof of insurance and you have proof that you were insured on the relevant date, the form says to include a copy with your statement.

Lynnwood, WA · Snohomish County

No notary required

Mitigation or Contested Hearing by Mail

This Spanish-language form lets people cited by Lynnwood Municipal Court request a mitigation or contested hearing by submitting a written statement instead of appearing in court.

What this form is

The form explains how to request a mitigation or contested hearing by mail instead of appearing in court at the scheduled date and time. The person must complete the defendant’s statement and declaration on the reverse and mail them to the court before the scheduled hearing. It asks for a written account, citation or infraction notice number, signature, date, and contact information.

Who needs it

People with a Lynnwood Municipal Court hearing who want the court to consider their case through a written statement may use this form.

How to submit it

Complete the defendant’s statement and declaration on the reverse, then mail them to the court before the scheduled hearing. The form lists the court at 19321 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the statement is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Spanish-language hearing-by-mail form.
2
Choose A Hearing Option
Read the mitigation and contested hearing sections and decide which option applies to your case.
3
Complete The Statement
Complete the defendant’s statement and declaration on the reverse, including the required citation or infraction notice number.
4
Gather Any Proof
If charged with lacking proof of insurance and you have proof of coverage for the relevant date, include a copy.
5
Mail It To The Court
Mail the completed form and any included proof to the court before your scheduled hearing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the hearing-by-mail form?: No. The document does not require a notary. The signer makes a declaration under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How do I submit the hearing-by-mail form?: Complete the defendant’s statement and declaration on the reverse, then mail them to the court before the scheduled hearing. The form lists the court’s Lynnwood address.
What information does the form request?: It requests a written statement, the required citation or infraction notice number, the signer’s name, signature and date, and contact information.
Can I include proof of insurance?: If charged with not having proof of insurance and you have proof that you were insured on the relevant date, the form says to include a copy with your statement.

Need something notarized?

This Mitigation or Contested Hearing by Mail doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lynnwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.