La Plata, MD · Charles County
Public Works Agreement
This agreement sets out public-improvement, completion, and security obligations for a development project, and is signed by the developer or owner, lienholder, and Town of La Plata representatives.
- 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 documents obligations for completing and maintaining public improvements tied to a development project, including security, deadlines, and conditions for Town acceptance. The form states that a Public Works Agreement is required before Town approval of the project’s final plats and/or before grading or building permits are issued. It includes signature and acknowledgment blocks for the developer, owner, lienholder, and Town Manager.
Who needs it
A developer or owner entering a La Plata development project agreement, along with any lienholder and Town representative whose signatures are included.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the Developer, Owner, Lienholder, and Town Manager; each signer must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge the agreement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Public Works Agreement and review its exhibits and acknowledgment blocks.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the applicable project, party, property, deadline, and security information before the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and ensure each required signer can attend.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears on video, signs as directed, and acknowledges the agreement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of La Plata’s instructions to submit the signed agreement and applicable exhibits.
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 Works Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each signer must appear on video and acknowledge signing before the notary completes the applicable acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the agreement?
- The form provides separate acknowledgment blocks for the Developer, Owner, Lienholder, and Town Manager. Check with the Town about which parties must sign your agreement.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online 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’s submission requirements before signing.
- When does La Plata require this agreement?
- The form says the agreement is required before Town approval of the final plats and/or before grading or building permits are issued. Confirm project-specific requirements with the Town.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The form names the Town of La Plata as a party and provides its mailing address. Ask the Town how to submit your completed agreement and supporting exhibits; confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.
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