Fifty Lakes, MN · Crow Wing County
Winter Window Septic Compliance Agreement
The Winter Window Septic Compliance Agreement is for Fifty Lakes property owners who agree to install a compliant septic system or complete an inspection by the seasonal deadline.
- 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
This agreement records a property owner’s commitment to have a compliant septic system installed or complete a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System compliance inspection before June 1, 2026. If a new system is needed, the owner also agrees to submit an acceptable replacement design and apply for a septic permit by July 1, 2026. The form is for parcels in Crow Wing County and is valid from November 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Who needs it
A Fifty Lakes property owner, or an authorized agent signing for the owner, needs this form to document the septic compliance commitment for a property parcel.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat stating the signer swears the information is true; the property owner or authorized agent signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Winter Window Septic Compliance Agreement from the City of Fifty Lakes.
- 2
Fill in the Property Details
Complete the owner, address, legal description, and parcel number fields, and review the septic commitments and deadlines.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement before the notary and swear that the information is true and correct.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized agreement to the Fifty Lakes Planning and Zoning Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fifty Lakes. 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 complete the Winter Window Agreement?
- Enter the property and owner details, review the septic commitments and deadlines, then sign under oath before a notary. Submit the completed agreement to the Fifty Lakes Planning and Zoning Office.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the property owner or authorized agent must sign before a notary.
- Can I notarize the agreement online?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Minn. Stat. §358.645. You can book a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn signature by video.
- When is this agreement valid, and when are the septic deadlines?
- The form is valid from November 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. It sets a June 1, 2026, deadline for septic installation or inspection and, if a new system is needed, a July 1, 2026, deadline for the design and permit application. Confirm with the city if unsure.