Old Orchard Beach, ME · York County
Private Way Application
This application requests approval for a proposed private way and is filed with Old Orchard Beach Planning Services by the property owner or an authorized applicant or agent.
- 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
Use this application to seek Planning Board approval for a proposed private way in Old Orchard Beach. It requests property and ownership details, proposed improvements, plans, cost estimates, and information about required permits and approvals. The submission also includes a Declaration of Maintenance of Private Way, which sets out lot owners’ responsibilities for maintaining, repairing, and plowing the way. Deliver complete submissions to the Planning Department at least 21 days before the next Planning Board meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents proposing a private way in Old Orchard Beach must submit this application and its required plans and accompanying materials for Planning Board review.
Why it needs a notary
The Declaration of Maintenance of Private Way has a notarial acknowledgment; each declarant named in the declaration appears before the notary and acknowledges signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Old Orchard Beach Private Way Application and its accompanying Declaration of Maintenance of Private Way.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, ownership, proposed-way, improvements, and approvals information, and gather the required plans and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the declarant or declarants signing the maintenance declaration.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video before a commissioned online notary and acknowledge the declaration when directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deliver the completed application and accompanying submissions to the Planning Department at least 21 days before the next Planning Board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Orchard Beach. 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 submit the private way application?
- Complete the application, include the required plans and accompanying materials, and deliver the submission to the Old Orchard Beach Planning Department at least 21 days before a Planning Board meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment in the Declaration of Maintenance of Private Way. The declarant or declarants named in that declaration must acknowledge their signatures before a notary.
- Can I sign the declaration with an online notary?
- Maine law provides for remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm the town’s acceptance and submission requirements before signing.
- Where should I record the maintenance declaration?
- The form refers to recording a plan in the York County Registry of Deeds. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure about recording requirements for your submission.