La Plata, MD · Charles County
Forest Conservation Act Easement Long-Term Protection Agreement
This agreement grants the Town of La Plata a perpetual conservation easement over a described property area, and is completed by the property grantor and the Town’s authorized representative.
- 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 permanently protects an easement area identified in Exhibit A and shown on a recorded plat, under an approved Forest Conservation Plan. The grantor completes it to convey the easement to the Town of La Plata, which is named as grantee. It sets out restrictions on activities in the easement area, inspection and enforcement terms, and signature and acknowledgment blocks for the grantor and the Town Manager.
Who needs it
Property owners granting a forest conservation easement to the Town of La Plata, and the Town Manager signing for the Town, complete this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the grantor’s authorized agent and the Town Manager; both appear before a notary to acknowledge their signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Download the Forest Conservation Act Easement Long-Term Protection Agreement from the Town of La Plata.
- 2
Complete the Form and Exhibit
Fill in the grantor, property, land-record, and Forest Conservation Plan details, and prepare Exhibit A describing the easement area.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the grantor’s authorized agent and the Town Manager acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the acknowledgment with the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit the Agreement
Follow the Town’s instructions for recording and return the recorded agreement to the Town Manager.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Plata. 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 notarize this forest conservation easement online?
- Complete the agreement and its exhibits, then book a commissioned online notary. The grantor’s authorized agent and Town Manager must acknowledge their signatures in the form’s separate notary blocks.
- Do I need to sign before a notary?
- Yes. The agreement includes acknowledgment blocks for the grantor’s authorized agent and the Town Manager. Each signer should sign before a notary and follow the Town’s instructions.
- What information does the agreement require?
- The form calls for grantor and property details, land-record references, an approved Forest Conservation Plan number, and Exhibit A describing the easement area.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, and in effect since 2020. Ask the Town whether it accepts a remotely notarized document.
- Where do I submit the completed agreement?
- The form says to return it to the Town Manager in La Plata after recordation. Ask the Town or county about recording and submission requirements; confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.
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