El Monte, CA · Los Angeles County
LID Maintenance Covenant And Agreement
Property owners use this covenant to document installed post-construction stormwater features and agree to maintain them under the City of El Monte’s LID and NPDES requirements.
- California-licensed 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
The property owner identifies the real property and its installed post-construction BMP features, with their locations shown on an attached site plan. The covenant commits the owner and future owners to maintain the features, avoid removing them without compliant replacements, and provide buyers with educational materials. The city’s form requests this recorded agreement for properties with these features; it also includes maintenance guidelines as an exhibit.
Who needs it
An owner of property in El Monte with post-construction BMP features who must document their locations and agree to maintain them should use this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form says “PLEASE ATTACH NOTARY” and uses a state-jurat certificate; the owner or owners signing the covenant appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Covenant
Get the City of El Monte’s LID maintenance covenant and review its instructions and exhibits.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Complete the property description and identify installed BMP features and their locations; prepare the site plan and maintenance guidelines.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary, subject to California’s current remote notarization rules.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The owner or owners sign the covenant before the notary and attach the notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed covenant and exhibits as directed to the City of El Monte Public Works Department Engineering Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from El Monte. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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
- What does the LID maintenance covenant require?
- It commits the owner and successors to maintain the listed post-construction BMP features, keep them operable, and avoid removing them unless compliant features replace them.
- Who signs the covenant?
- The property owner or owners identified in the covenant sign it. The form asks the signer to attach a notary.
- Do I need to attach a site plan and maintenance guidelines?
- Yes. The form identifies the BMP locations and types on a site diagram attached as Exhibit 1 and includes maintenance guidelines as Exhibit 2.
- How do I arrange notarization for this form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b). Ask a commissioned online notary about availability and confirm with the city if unsure.