Ramsey, MN · Anoka County
Development Agreement
This development agreement sets requirements for a permitted plat, including public improvements, financial guarantees, fees, and responsibilities; the permittee completes and signs it for city approval.
- 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 records the permittee’s commitments for a plat, covering construction and timing of public improvements, financial guarantees, inspection escrow, warranties, fees, permits, and default remedies. Ramsey uses the agreement when approving a plat subject to these requirements. The permittee fills in project details, property description, costs, and authorized signer information, then provides the signed agreement and supporting documents required by the city.
Who needs it
A permittee whose plat approval from the City of Ramsey is subject to development agreement requirements must complete and sign this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the permittee’s authorized signer and the City’s mayor and city administrator, who sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the City of Ramsey development agreement template and review the project and signer information it requests.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the permittee, plat, property, plans, costs, fees, and authorized signer fields, and attach required exhibits or supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary and confirm which agreement signers need to attend the notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required signer appears before the notary by video and signs the applicable acknowledgment block as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the notarized agreement and required supporting materials to the City of Ramsey according to its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ramsey. 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 development agreement notarized?
- Complete the project details and arrange for each required signer to appear before a commissioned online notary by secure video. Follow the city’s instructions for returning the notarized agreement.
- Do I need to notarize the City of Ramsey development agreement?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the permittee’s authorized signer and the City’s mayor and city administrator. Each signer must complete the applicable acknowledgment.
- Can I use an online notary for this agreement?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. Minn. Stat. §358.61 recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. Confirm acceptance and signing arrangements with the city if unsure.
- What does the agreement cover?
- It sets out plat-related obligations such as public and private improvements, completion timelines, financial guarantees, inspection escrow, warranties, fees, permits, and consequences of default.