Whatcom County Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Form

Last validated June 26, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Whatcom County Special Power of Attorney Form

Whatcom County Special Power of Attorney Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/5/2026
Whatcom County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Whatcom County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/26/2026
Whatcom County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Whatcom County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/4/2026
Whatcom County Agent Certification Form

Whatcom County Agent Certification Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to Washington Revised Code 11.125.430

Document Last Validated 5/18/2026

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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:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

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!

In this form the principal(s) empower(s) an agent to act on the principal's behalf, for the purchase and financing of a real property located in the State of Washington, including without limitation the review, approval, acceptance, execution or delivery of any escrow instructions, any contract, any deed, any note, any trust deed, any other debt, security or financing document, any other document required from the principle(s) by the seller, lender, if any, any escrow agent, any title insurer or any other party affiliated with the transaction or any other document required that relates to the transaction.
Included is a "Special Instructions" section where the agent's powers can be further limited or defined by the preparer.

Title Companies, banks, etc. often require an agent's certification form, documenting the agent's authority and validity, this form is included as per RCW 11.125.430

This power of attorney is not affected by any subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal and shall be considered a "Durable Power of Attorney." This power of attorney terminates on a date that is provided by the principal. Shall be governed, as to its validity, terms and enforcement, by those laws of the State of Washington.

(Washington SPOA-Purchase 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 Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property meets all recording requirements specific to Whatcom County.

Our Promise

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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