Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Binding Site Plan General Submittal
This application begins Bellingham’s general binding site plan review for qualifying land divisions and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant or agent.
- 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
Bellingham uses this application and submittal checklist to review a general binding site plan for commercial or industrial land divisions and certain leased parks. Applicants provide project and surveyor details, plan materials, fees, and a mailing list for property owners within 500 feet. The packet also includes an Address Information Verification form, which must be notarized to certify that the nearby-owner list is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking general binding site plan review for qualifying commercial or industrial land divisions or leased parks in Bellingham need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The Address Information Verification form has a Washington state jurat; the person certifying the nearby-owner list signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get Bellingham’s Binding Site Plan – General Submittal Requirements packet and review the application checklist.
- 2
Fill In The Forms
Complete the land use application and Address Information Verification form; prepare the required owner-list attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the verification form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the verification form in front of the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized form and other required materials and fee in your application to Bellingham’s Permit Center.
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
- Which part of the binding site plan packet needs notarization?
- The Address Information Verification form must be notarized. The signer swears or affirms that the nearby property-owner list is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
- How do I notarize the Address Information Verification form online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book an appointment with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session while the notary administers the oath or affirmation.
- Do I need to include property-owner information with the notarized form?
- Yes. The packet instructs applicants to attach a copy of the parcel numbers and property owners’ names and mailing addresses to the Address Information Verification form.
- Can I submit the notarized form with the application?
- The packet lists the notarized Address Information Verification form as part of the mailing-list materials. Submit it with the applicable application materials and fee; confirm with the city or town if unsure.