Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Application for Annexation
This eight-page application requests annexation of an unincorporated area into Bellingham and is filed by proponents who provide property, boundary, ownership, and petition information.
- 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 application asks Bellingham to review a proposal to bring an unincorporated area into the city, using either the 60% or alternative direct petition method. Proponents provide property and boundary details, petition information, maps, a mailing list, and other required materials. The form also includes an Address Information Verification section that must be notarized; the application lists a pre-application neighborhood meeting as a completeness requirement.
Who needs it
Proponents seeking to annex an unincorporated area into Bellingham complete this application and submit the required petition, property details, maps, mailing list, and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The Address Information Verification section has a state jurat; the person or persons certifying the property-owner mailing list sign and swear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Bellingham Application for Annexation and review its process, choices, and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant and property information, prepare the required supporting materials, and complete the Address Information Verification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the person or persons signing the sworn Address Information Verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with the commissioned online notary by video and sign and swear to the verification as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized verification and required application materials when submitting the annexation application to Bellingham.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bellingham. 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 Address Information Verification?
- Complete the address verification and its supporting information, then sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized section with the application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire annexation application?
- The form identifies the Address Information Verification as the section that must be notarized. It does not state that the rest of the application requires notarization; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize the verification by video, subject to the notary's procedures.
- What must accompany the notarized address verification?
- The form says to attach a copy of the parcel numbers and property-owner name and mailing-address information. It also lists application, petition, map, mailing-list, and fee requirements.