Ocean City, MD · Worcester County
Stormwater Maintenance and Inspection Agreement
This agreement records an owner's duty to maintain stormwater management facilities and is submitted to Ocean City's Planning and Community Development Department for recording in Worcester County land records.
- 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
Ocean City requires this agreement for new stormwater management features or facilities within the town. The property owner agrees to maintain the facilities according to the approved plan, allow town inspections, and keep the features in working condition. Complete and notarize the agreement, then return it to the Planning and Community Development Department with a $60 check payable to the Worcester County Clerk of Circuit Court so it can be recorded in the county land records.
Who needs it
An owner developing land in Ocean City with stormwater management facilities must complete this agreement and return it for recording as instructed by the town.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains separate acknowledgment-and-oath jurat blocks for the Owner and City Manager; each signer must personally appear before a notary for their block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Stormwater Maintenance and Inspection Agreement and its instructions from the town.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Complete the owner, property, and approved stormwater plan information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the town's acceptance requirements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the remote notarization and sign the Owner block as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the notarized agreement to Planning and Community Development with the $60 check for recording in Worcester County land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean City. 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 submit the notarized stormwater agreement?
- The instructions say to return the completed, notarized agreement to Ocean City's Planning and Community Development Department with a $60 check payable to the Worcester County Clerk of Circuit Court.
- Do I need to notarize both signature blocks?
- The form has separate notary blocks for the Owner and City Manager. Each block includes an acknowledgment and oath, so coordinate with the department about its signature and notarization process.
- 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 has been in effect since 2020. Confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized version.
- What does the agreement require the owner to maintain?
- The agreement requires the owner to install and maintain stormwater facilities according to the approved plan and town specifications. It also addresses inspections, repairs, and the owner's ongoing maintenance responsibilities.