Swampscott, MA · Essex County
Private Drain Connection Agreement
This agreement lets a Swampscott property owner request permission from the Town to connect a sump pump, catch basin, or footing drain to a Town drainage system.
- 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 sets out terms for a property owner’s licensed connection to a Town drain, including an inspection fee, insurance responsibilities, and release and indemnification provisions. Owners use it when they want to discharge water from their Swampscott property into a Town-maintained under drain and the Town has agreed to accept the drainage. The agreement says the Town’s permission is revocable and that the agreement must not be recorded.
Who needs it
A Swampscott property owner seeking Town permission to connect a sump pump, catch basin, or footing drain to a Town-owned drain should complete this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block stating that signers personally appear and acknowledge signing for the document’s stated purpose; the named signers sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the Private Drain Connection Agreement from the Town of Swampscott.
- 2
Complete The Agreement
Fill in the owner, property, connection type, and date details, and review the terms before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The named signers appear on video, sign as directed, and acknowledge their signatures to the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town’s instructions to submit the completed agreement to Swampscott.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Swampscott. 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 my Private Drain Connection Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Signers named in the acknowledgment appear on video and acknowledge signing for the document’s stated purpose.
- Do I need to notarize this agreement?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment for signers who personally appear and acknowledge their signatures. Check with the Town about its submission requirements if you are unsure.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. G.L. c. 183, § 30(b) recognizes certain acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth; confirm the Town’s submission requirements.
- Where do I submit the agreement?
- The form is an agreement with the Town of Swampscott through its Department of Public Works. Ask the Town about delivery and submission details; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.