Whatcom County General Durable Power of Attorney RCW 11.125 ET SEQ. Form

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Whatcom County Power of Attorney Form

Whatcom County Power of Attorney Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Whatcom County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Whatcom County Power of Attorney Guidelines

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Whatcom County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Whatcom County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

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Whatcom County Agents Certification Form

Whatcom County Agents Certification Form

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Important: Your property must be located in Whatcom County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Whatcom County Auditor: Recording

Address:
311 Grand Ave, Suite 103
Bellingham, Washington 98225

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (360) 778-5100

Recording Tips for Whatcom County:
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Whatcom County

Properties in any of these areas use Whatcom County forms:

  • Acme
  • Bellingham
  • Blaine
  • Custer
  • Deming
  • Everson
  • Ferndale
  • Lummi Island
  • Lynden
  • Maple Falls
  • Nooksack
  • Point Roberts
  • Sumas

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Whatcom County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Whatcom County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Whatcom County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Whatcom County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Whatcom County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Whatcom County?

Recording fees in Whatcom County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (360) 778-5100 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The primary purpose in granting this Durable Power of Attorney is to appoint an Agent to
Act in your place with respect to all financial and health care needs should you become disabled or incapacitated. Accordingly, the Agent shall have all powers as are necessary or desirable to make decisions on your behalf for your best interests in accordance with the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, RCW 11.125 et seq.

This Power of Attorney revokes any and all previous Powers of Attorney.
Appoints a Primary Agent and Alternate Agent if needed.

Termination:
As long as you have capacity, you may revoke this Power of Attorney by written notice to your Agent and, if this Durable Power of Attorney is recorded, by recording the same written notice of revocation in the county office where deeds are recorded. Otherwise, this Durable Power of Attorney shall terminate upon your death in all respects, other than the disposition of your remains as authorized under RCW 68.50.160.

Applicable Law:
The laws of the State of Washington shall govern this Power of Attorney.

Fully formatted for County recording requirements. (Washington GDPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)


Important: Your property must be located in Whatcom County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This General Durable Power of Attorney RCW 11.125 ET SEQ. meets all recording requirements specific to Whatcom County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Whatcom County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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