La Plata, MD · Charles County
Public Sidewalk Easement Agreement
This agreement grants the Town of La Plata an easement for public sidewalk use and is completed by the property owner or developer conveying the easement.
- 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 grants the Town an easement over the area described in Exhibit A for public use of a sidewalk. It states that the property owner will construct and maintain the sidewalk, allow access, and obtain Town approval before placing improvements in the easement. The form is for a property owner or developer conveying a sidewalk easement to the Town; confirm with the Town when it is required for a project.
Who needs it
A property owner or developer conveying a sidewalk easement to the Town of La Plata needs to complete the agreement and provide the referenced Exhibit A.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the Developer/Owner and Town; the authorized representative signing each party’s signature line appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Public Sidewalk Easement Agreement from the Town of La Plata and obtain the referenced Exhibit A.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the parties, property and deed details, and agreement date. Ask the Town about any project-specific requirements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the authorized representative who will sign the agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the commissioned online notary’s instructions and sign during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed agreement and required Exhibit A to the Town of La Plata as directed.
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 get the Public Sidewalk Easement Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and arrange for the authorized signer to meet a commissioned online notary by video. Sign as directed during the session, then submit the completed agreement and Exhibit A to the Town.
- Do I need to notarize this agreement?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks with a notary signature and commission-expiration line for the Developer/Owner and the Town. Ask the Town which signatures and notarizations it requires for your submission.
- Can I sign the agreement online with a notary?
- 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. Confirm the Town will accept a remotely notarized document before signing.
- What should I include with the agreement?
- The agreement refers to Exhibit A for the sidewalk easement area’s description. Confirm the required exhibit and submission details with the Town of La Plata; confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.
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