Ocean City, MD · Worcester County
Water Quality Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreement
This agreement records an owner’s obligations to install and maintain Critical Area Mitigation Plantings and gives Ocean City access for inspections of the property’s facilities.
- 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 Critical Area Mitigation Plan, and commits the owner to install and maintain plantings to Town specifications. It also grants the Town access for inspections and sets out maintenance, correction, and cost responsibilities. An owner uses this form when entering the inspection and maintenance agreement for development in Ocean City covered by an approved Critical Area Mitigation Plan.
Who needs it
A property owner developing land in Ocean City who has an approved Critical Area Mitigation Plan for Critical Area Mitigation Plantings may need to enter this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Maryland notarial acknowledgment with an oath; the owner named in the agreement appears before the notary and acknowledges and swears to its execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Download Ocean City’s Water Quality Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreement.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, property location, agreement date, and other applicable details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera and complete the owner acknowledgment and oath as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to Ocean City
Send the completed agreement to the Town of Ocean City according to its submission instructions.
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 get the planting maintenance agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and acknowledge the document during the video appointment, and submit it to Ocean City as directed.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment and oath for the owner. The owner should sign and complete the notarial act as directed by Ocean City.
- What does the agreement require of the property owner?
- It requires the owner to install and maintain the Critical Area Mitigation Plantings, allow Town access for inspections, and maintain or repair related facilities and protective measures.
- Can I complete the notarization online in Maryland?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts in State Government Article, Title 18, in effect since 2020. A commissioned online notary can perform eligible remote notarizations.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The form names the Town of Ocean City and concerns an approved plan on file with the Town. Confirm submission instructions with the county, city, or town if unsure.