Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Planned Development Application
This packet applies for a planned development in Bellingham and includes project details, submittal checklists, and a notarized address verification for applicants preparing nearby property-owner notices.
- 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’s Planned Development packet includes the land use application, project information, submittal requirements, site plan checklist, and residential plan data sheet. Applicants seeking planned development review use it to provide project details and supporting materials. The packet also requires a notarized Address Information Verification certifying that the list of property owners within 500 feet is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or agents applying for planned development review in Bellingham may need this packet and must arrange the notarized address verification when preparing the mailing list.
Why it needs a notary
The Address Information Verification includes a Washington jurat; the person certifying the 500-foot property-owner mailing list signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Planned Development packet and review its application, mailing-list instructions, and submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the project information and prepare the property-owner mailing list using the packet’s instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the Address Information Verification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the verification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized verification and required application materials in your planned development submission 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
- Which part of the planned development packet needs notarization?
- The Address Information Verification section must be notarized. The signer swears or affirms that the nearby property-owner mailing list is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
- How do I get the Address Information Verification notarized online?
- Complete the address list and verification, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for returning the notarized document.
- Do I need to notarize the entire planned development application?
- The packet identifies the Address Information Verification as requiring notarization; it does not say the entire application must be notarized. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Ask the city whether it will accept the notarized verification in your planned submission.