Casco, ME · Cumberland County
Declaration of Environmental Covenant
This declaration establishes lasting environmental restrictions on a protected property and is signed by the Town of Casco and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for recording.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Casco · Casco, Cumberland County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cascomaine.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 declaration sets restrictions on activities such as groundwater use and soil disturbance, requires inspections and reporting, and gives the Maine Department of Environmental Protection access to the property. The form states that the Town must arrange to record the signed declaration in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds within ten days after the last signatory signs, then notify DEP and provide a recorded copy.
Who needs it
The Town of Casco and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection sign this declaration to establish and acknowledge covenants for the protected parcel.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the Town Manager and a DEP representative; each named signer personally appears and acknowledges signing in their stated capacity.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Declaration
Download the Declaration of Environmental Covenant PDF provided by the Town of Casco.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the date, signer names, titles, and other required information; review the declaration and property exhibit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for each representative signing an acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears before the notary and acknowledges signing in their stated capacity; follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Record and Notify
Follow the form’s instructions to record the declaration with the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds and notify DEP.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Casco. 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 get the environmental covenant declaration notarized?
- Complete the declaration and arrange for each named representative to appear before a commissioned online notary, acknowledge signing in their stated capacity, and follow the form’s recording and notice instructions.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the Town Manager and a DEP representative, each requiring the signer to personally appear and acknowledge the declaration.
- Can this declaration be notarized online?
- Maine law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the receiving parties and the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds will accept the remotely notarized document.
- Where do I record the signed declaration?
- The form directs the Town to record it in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds within ten days after the last signatory signs, then notify DEP and provide a recorded copy. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.