Grand Beach, MI · Berrien County
Stormwater System Maintenance Agreement
This agreement sets out stormwater system maintenance responsibilities for a landowner or developer proposing a project that disturbs an acre or more of soil in the Village of Grand Beach.
- 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 assigns the landowner or developer responsibility for operating, maintaining, and paying costs associated with the stormwater system. It also grants the Village inspection access and describes what may happen if needed work is not completed. The form states it is for projects that disturb an acre or more of soil and that the executed agreement must be recorded with the Berrien County Register of Deeds.
Who needs it
A landowner or developer proposing a project that disturbs an acre or more of soil and involving a storm sewer system or stormwater management practices may need this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the Village Clerk and the Landowner/Developer; each signer acknowledges the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Stormwater System Maintenance Agreement and any referenced Exhibit A needed to describe the property.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Enter the agreement date, landowner or developer details, property tax identification number, and other applicable information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the required acknowledgment signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicable signer appears by video and acknowledges the agreement before the notary.
- 5
Submit For Processing
Follow the Village's instructions for submitting the executed agreement and arranging recording with the Berrien County Register of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Beach. 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 stormwater agreement notarized online?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each required signer appears by video and acknowledges the document before the notary.
- Do I need to notarize this agreement?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the Village Clerk and the Landowner/Developer. Ask the Village which signatures are needed for your project; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What does the agreement require of the landowner or developer?
- It assigns responsibility for stormwater system operation, maintenance, and related costs, grants the Village inspection access, and sets out steps for completing required work.
- How is the signed agreement recorded?
- The form says the executed agreement is to be recorded with the Berrien County Register of Deeds. Documents headed to a register of deeds go through e-recording, usually via a title company; check with the Village about its process.