Hagerstown, MD · Washington County
Declaration of Intent for Forest Conservation Exemption
This five-page declaration documents a claimed exemption from Hagerstown’s Forest Conservation Ordinance and is filed by a property owner or authorized project representative with the city.
- 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
Schedule C3 identifies the project, property, and claimed exemption from the Forest Conservation Ordinance, and provides space for a narrative explaining how the project qualifies. Hagerstown requires the declaration when an applicable exception is claimed; the form says a plan will not be accepted for processing without this declaration or a forest stand delineation. The declaration states that it is effective for five years from Planning Commission approval and must be recorded in Washington County land records.
Who needs it
Property owners or project representatives claiming an eligible exception to Hagerstown’s Forest Conservation Ordinance use this form for the associated project.
Why it needs a notary
The form has owner signature and date lines beside notary lines, but does not label a jurat or acknowledgment; the owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download Schedule C3
Get the Declaration of Intent for Forest Conservation Exemption from Hagerstown’s form page.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter property, project, owner, and contact information, check the applicable exception, and provide the requested narrative.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the owner line during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to Hagerstown
Submit the signed declaration with the required plan and supporting materials to the city’s Planning and Code Administration Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hagerstown. 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 complete Schedule C3 for a Hagerstown project?
- Download the form, provide the project and property details, select the applicable exemption, and write a narrative explaining how the project qualifies. Arrange notarization of the owner signature before submitting it.
- Do I need to notarize this forest conservation declaration?
- The form includes owner signature and date lines beside notary lines. It does not identify a specific jurat or acknowledgment, so ask Hagerstown if you are unsure what notarization it accepts.
- Can I sign Schedule C3 with an online notary?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in the State Government Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, and in effect since 2020. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; confirm acceptance with the city.
- Where do I submit the completed declaration?
- Submit the declaration with the applicable plan and supporting materials to Hagerstown’s Planning and Code Administration Department. The form states that the declaration must be recorded in Washington County land records.
- Which exemption applies to my project?
- Schedule C3 lists several exceptions and asks you to check the one that applies. Review the criteria on the form and confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.