Bowie, MD · Prince George's County
Storm Drain Facility Easement Agreement
This agreement grants the City of Bowie an easement to access, operate, inspect, maintain, repair, or reconstruct storm drain facilities on a property, and is completed by the property owner.
- 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 City of Bowie an irrevocable easement over a described area of property for access to storm drain facilities and their operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, or reconstruction. The form says the City requires an easement for facilities it will maintain under Section 22-24 of the City Code; submit final drafts to the Department of Public Works for review before finalizing and executing them.
Who needs it
A property owner required to grant the City of Bowie an easement for storm drain facilities to be maintained by the City should complete this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment certificate, and the Grantor's authorized representative must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the agreement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Download the Storm Drain Facility Easement Agreement from the City of Bowie.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the property, Grantor, storm drain facility, and development approval details, and provide the final draft to the Department of Public Works for review.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the Grantor's authorized representative.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized representative appears on video and acknowledges signing the agreement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
After City review and notarization, submit the executed agreement as directed by the City of Bowie.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bowie. 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 Storm Drain Facility Easement Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and arrange City review of the final draft through the Department of Public Works. Book an online appointment, then sign before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment certificate stating that the Grantor personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged executing the agreement.
- Can I use an online notary for this agreement?
- Maryland's remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, in effect since 2020. Confirm acceptance with the City before booking.
- Where do I send the final draft for review?
- The form instructs grantors to provide final drafts to the City of Bowie Department of Public Works for review before finalizing and executing the easement.
- What if I am unsure whether this easement is required?
- The form describes easements required for storm drains to be maintained by the City. Confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.