Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Water Quality Management Plan Covenant and Agreement
This recorded covenant assigns property owners responsibility for maintaining stormwater best management practices under a Water Quality Management Plan approved for a development project.
- 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 agreement sets out the owner’s duties to maintain stormwater best management practices, provide access for City inspections, and cover certain inspection and repair costs. The City requires it for a development project with a Water Quality Management Plan and states that the agreement must be recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder. The form includes signature lines for the owner and a notary acknowledgment attachment.
Who needs it
Property owners whose development project has a City-approved Water Quality Management Plan and stormwater best management practices must complete the agreement for recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notary acknowledgment attachment for recordation; each owner signing the agreement must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Download the City of Colton Water Quality Management Plan covenant and review the agreement and its exhibits.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the owner, property, project, and agreement details, and prepare the legal description and map exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement while on video with the notary, who completes the acknowledgment attachment.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Follow the City’s instructions to submit the signed agreement for recording with the San Bernardino County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colton. 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
- How do I get the Colton water quality covenant notarized?
- Complete the agreement, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign while on video. 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).
- Do I need to record this agreement with the county?
- Yes. The form says the agreement must be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, at the owner’s expense.
- Who signs the agreement before a notary?
- The owner or owners signing the agreement must acknowledge their signatures before a notary. The form provides owner signature lines and a notary acknowledgment attachment.
- What should I do after notarization?
- The agreement says it is to be recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder. Check the City’s submission instructions; confirm with the city if unsure.