Santa Fe Springs, CA · Los Angeles County
Master Covenant and Agreement Regarding On-Site BMP Maintenance
A recorded, notarized covenant Santa Fe Springs property owners sign committing to maintain stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their property.
- 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
Property owners in Santa Fe Springs with on-site stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) must record a Master Covenant and Agreement obligating them and future owners to maintain those structures according to the approved Operations & Maintenance Plan. Because the covenant runs with the land and is recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, owner signatures must be notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners in Santa Fe Springs whose development includes on-site stormwater BMPs requiring a recorded maintenance covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The covenant is a recorded instrument ('Recording requested by...') with a printed 'Space Below This Line For Notary's Use' All-Purpose Acknowledgement block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Master Covenant and Agreement Regarding On-Site BMP Maintenance PDF from Santa Fe Springs Public Works.
- 2
Fill In Property and BMP Details
Enter the legal description and list the structural BMPs to be maintained.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the covenant as the property owner in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Return the notarized covenant to the City of Santa Fe Springs for recording with Los Angeles County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Santa Fe Springs. 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
- Who signs this covenant?
- The property owner(s) of the site with on-site stormwater Best Management Practices sign the covenant.
- Do I need a notary for this document?
- Yes — the covenant is recorded against the property and includes a notary acknowledgment block that must be completed.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Complete the covenant with your property's legal description and BMP details, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- What happens if I sell the property?
- The covenant requires you to provide successors in interest with notice of the agreement and educational materials on the stormwater facilities before transfer.
- Where is the notarized covenant recorded?
- The City of Santa Fe Springs Department of Public Works submits it to the Los Angeles County Recorder.