Athens, GA · Clarke County

Stormwater Maintenance Affidavit and Agreement

This affidavit and attached maintenance agreement document a property owner's stormwater facility responsibilities for Athens-Clarke County and are completed by the owner whose property contains the facility.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • licensed online 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 affidavit states that an inspection-access easement for a stormwater management facility arose by operation of law and that the owner entered into the attached inspection and maintenance agreement with Athens-Clarke County. The agreement assigns maintenance and repair duties to the owner and allows county agents reasonable access for inspections. The form is used in connection with a stormwater facility on the property and is made to affect title to land.

Who needs it

The property owner named in the affidavit completes it when a stormwater management facility on the property is covered by the county's inspection and maintenance agreement.

Why it needs a notary

The affidavit contains a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the property owner signing the affidavit must swear to its statements before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Stormwater Maintenance Affidavit and Agreement, including Exhibit A.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Property Details

    Complete the project, property, owner, and deed-record information requested in the affidavit.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session; complete the attached agreement as directed.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit the notarized affidavit and attached agreement to the city as instructed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Athens. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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You’ll need ID and a webcam.

A licensed 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 complete the stormwater maintenance affidavit?
Enter the project and property details, review the attached maintenance agreement, then book an online notary session. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and submit the completed form and exhibit as directed by the city.
Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
Yes. The affidavit includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat. The property owner signing the affidavit must swear to its statements before the notary.
Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the receiving office whether it accepts this notarized affidavit; confirm with the city if unsure.
What responsibilities does the attached agreement describe?
The agreement makes the owner responsible for stormwater facility maintenance and repairs and permits county agents to inspect the facilities at reasonable times. It also describes possible corrective work and costs if violations are not corrected.

Ready to notarize your Stormwater Maintenance Affidavit and Agreement?

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