Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Registered Plan Application and Acknowledgement
Applicants use this form to acknowledge Bellingham’s Registered Plan Program terms when submitting plans for building code review.
What this form is
This application records an applicant’s acceptance of the Registered Plan Program terms for a building code plan review. The form lists the materials required for submittal, including a building permit application, plans, and supplemental documents. It explains that plan approval covers building code review only and does not include land use or other city approvals.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Registered Plan building code review submit this acknowledgement with the required application materials.
How to submit it
Submit the materials by email, CD, flash drive, or FTP website. The form lists [email protected] and the Permit Center at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Registered Plan Application and Acknowledgement PDF.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Print your name, sign and date the acknowledgement, and provide your phone number and email.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include a building permit application, plans, and supplemental documents listed on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the materials by email, CD, flash drive, or FTP website as described on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Registered Plan Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; the document identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Registered Plan Application?
- Send the materials by email, CD, flash drive, or FTP website. The form provides [email protected] and the Permit Center address in Bellingham.
- What materials does the Registered Plan Application require?
- The form lists a building permit application, this signed acknowledgement, a plan review fee based on square footage, a complete PDF of plans, and supplemental documents.
- What does Registered Plan approval cover?
- The form says the review determines compliance with the International Residential Code or International Building Code only. It does not include land use approvals or waive other city requirements.
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This Registered Plan Application and Acknowledgement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bellingham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.