Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Short-Term Rental Permit Renewal Affidavit
Bellingham short-term rental operators use this affidavit to confirm permit details, report changes, and request renewal through the City’s Permit Center.
- 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
This affidavit states whether the operation of a permitted short-term rental has changed in a way that would require a new application. If changes exist, the operator says they were reported to the City of Bellingham Permit Center and that the City determined renewal could proceed with this affidavit. Operators also acknowledge that failure to comply with the approved permit may lead to revocation or other penalties.
Who needs it
An operator or resident seeking renewal of a Bellingham short-term rental permit uses this affidavit to report whether the rental operation has changed.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment by a notary public; each operator or resident signing the affidavit must acknowledge their signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Short-Term Rental Permit Renewal Affidavit from the City of Bellingham.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the signer’s name, permit number, rental location, and required declaration. Leave the notary section for the notary.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign By Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge your signature during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Bellingham Permit Center as directed.
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 short-term rental renewal affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and acknowledge the form as directed, and submit it to the City of Bellingham Permit Center.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary acknowledgment stating that the signer acknowledged the signature as a free and voluntary act.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized affidavit.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the operator or resident’s name, permit number, rental address, a statement about operational changes, execution date, signatures, and notarial acknowledgment.