Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit application?

No. The application requires the applicant’s signature and date, but no notary. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit application?

The form lists the Public Works Department at 1200 Yew Avenue, Blaine, WA 98230. Check the city website for current contact details.

Is there an application fee?

The form states that a $25 application fee applies unless the applicant is a government or nonprofit organization and the obstruction purpose is limited to Exhibition and/or Parade/Event.

Blaine, WA · Whatcom County

No notary required

Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit and Application Form

This application requests a Blaine permit to obstruct public rights-of-way and is completed by the person or organization proposing the obstruction.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Blaine permit for an obstruction in a public right-of-way; when approved on page 4, the form constitutes a permit. It asks for applicant and contact details, affected right-of-way locations, obstruction dates and times, purpose codes, and applicable descriptions or drawings. The form also states conditions concerning insurance, maintenance, and removal.

Who needs it

A person or organization proposing an obstruction in a Blaine public right-of-way should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Public Works Department at 1200 Yew Avenue, Blaine, WA 98230. It states that a $25 application fee applies except for qualifying government or nonprofit applicants with specified purposes.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit and Application Form.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant details, affected right-of-way locations, obstruction period, and applicable purpose information.
3
Gather Applicable Materials
For sidewalk obstructions, indicate whether drawings or specifications are attached; attach additional pages if needed.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Public Works Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit application?: No. The application requires the applicant’s signature and date, but no notary. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit application?: The form lists the Public Works Department at 1200 Yew Avenue, Blaine, WA 98230. Check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests applicant and contact information, affected right-of-way locations, obstruction dates and times, purpose codes, and applicable descriptions or drawings.
Is there an application fee?: The form states that a $25 application fee applies unless the applicant is a government or nonprofit organization and the obstruction purpose is limited to Exhibition and/or Parade/Event.

Need something notarized?

This Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit and Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Blaine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.