Berlin, MD · Worcester County
Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreement
This agreement documents an owner’s maintenance responsibilities and grants the Town inspection access for stormwater facilities serving property developed under an approved Stormwater Management Plan in Berlin.
- 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 identifies the property and approved Stormwater Management Plan, then sets out the owner’s duties to maintain the facilities and related environmental site design practices. It also grants the Town access for inspections and describes steps the Town may take if maintenance violations are not corrected. The form states that the owner must record the agreement among Worcester County Land Records, and that it runs with the land.
Who needs it
A property owner developing land under an approved Stormwater Management Plan who has agreed with the Town of Berlin to maintain its stormwater facilities needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment for the Town’s mayor and an acknowledgment plus oath for the owner; the mayor and owner sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreement from the Town of Berlin.
- 2
Complete The Property Details
Fill in the owner, property, plan, and recording information requested in the agreement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the mayor’s and owner’s notarial blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
The Town mayor and owner sign before the notary in the applicable acknowledgment and oath sections.
- 5
Record The Agreement
Follow the form’s direction to record the signed agreement among Worcester County Land Records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Berlin. 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 stormwater maintenance agreement online?
- Complete the agreement, then book a commissioned online notary. The Town mayor and owner must sign before the notary in the applicable acknowledgment and oath blocks.
- Do I need to record this agreement?
- Yes. The form states that the owner must record the agreement among the Land Records of Worcester County.
- What does the owner agree to do?
- The owner agrees to maintain stormwater facilities under the approved plan, allow Town inspections at reasonable times, and maintain or repair related practices and structures.
- Does Maryland allow remote notarization 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, Annotated Code of Maryland, and in effect since 2020.
- Where should I submit or record the signed agreement?
- The form says to record it among Worcester County Land Records. Confirm the recording process with the appropriate office; confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.