Valdosta, GA · Lowndes County
Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement
This agreement sets out construction, inspection, and upkeep responsibilities for on-site stormwater facilities, and is completed by landowners developing property under a City of Valdosta site or subdivision plan.
- 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 agreement identifies the property and plan and assigns the landowner responsibility for constructing and maintaining the stormwater facilities, inspecting them annually, and submitting an inspection report. It also grants the City access to inspect and address deficiencies, with related costs chargeable to the landowner. The form says the agreement is to be recorded in Lowndes County deed records and applies when the City requires on-site stormwater management facilities as part of development.
Who needs it
A landowner developing property with on-site stormwater facilities shown on a City-approved or proposed site or subdivision plan may need to complete this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment before a notary; the landowner named in the acknowledgment signs the agreement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Agreement
Get the City of Valdosta Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement PDF.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Complete the landowner, property, plan, and agreement details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the landowner signing the agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the agreement before the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the City’s directions for submitting the signed agreement and recording it in Lowndes County deed records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Valdosta. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
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 Facility Maintenance Agreement?
- Fill in the landowner, property, plan, and agreement details, then have the landowner sign before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed agreement as directed by the City.
- Do I need to notarize this agreement?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary for the landowner signing the agreement. Check with the City about any other submission requirements.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Confirm acceptance and submission requirements with the City.
- What does the agreement require the landowner to do?
- The agreement assigns the landowner responsibility for constructing and maintaining the facilities, inspecting them annually, and submitting an inspection report. It also describes City inspection access and potential repair costs.
- Where do I submit the signed agreement?
- The form states that the agreement is to be recorded among the deed records of Lowndes County, Georgia. For filing steps or any additional city requirements, confirm with the city if unsure.
Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.