Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Specific Binding Site Plan
This application packet is for property owners or authorized applicants seeking approval of a specific binding site plan in Bellingham, including the required site-plan materials and mailing-list verification.
- 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
Use this packet to apply for a specific binding site plan, which documents site divisions and supports their review and recording. The packet requests project and survey information, plan certifications, supporting materials, and a mailing list for property owners within the required notice radius. Applicants must include a notarized Address Information Verification form certifying that the mailing list is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking approval of a specific binding site plan in Bellingham must submit this packet and its applicable materials.
Why it needs a notary
The Address Information Verification includes a Washington state jurat; the person certifying the mailing list signs and swears or affirms before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the specific binding site plan application packet and review its submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in project information and prepare the required site-plan materials, mailing list, and ownership information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the Address Information Verification jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Take the oath or affirmation and sign the verification during your online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application packet, notarized verification, applicable materials, and fee payment 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 packet needs notarization?
- The Address Information Verification form requires a notarized oath. The signer certifies that the list of property owners within 500 feet is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
- How do I complete the notarized verification?
- Prepare the mailing list and attached ownership information, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification during the video appointment and submit it with the application packet.
- Do I need to sign the verification in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a Washington jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary, so signers must take the oath or affirmation in the notary's presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where is the approved binding site plan recorded?
- The packet says a properly signed specific binding site plan is filed for record with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office. Ask the city or a title company about recording arrangements and e-recording availability.