Fort Mill, SC · York County
Permanent Stormwater System Maintenance and Responsibility Agreement
This agreement records an owner or agent’s responsibility to maintain a property’s stormwater system and is submitted for the site identified on the form.
- 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 assigns the landowner and successors responsibility for inspecting and maintaining stormwater management facilities, including ponds, swales, pipes, channels, and related structures. It grants inspection access to the named state offices and describes repair duties, ownership-transfer notification, and possible consequences for failing to follow the agreement. The owner or agent identifies the site and signs the form for submission as required for the property’s approved maintenance plan.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent responsible for maintaining the stormwater system identified on the form needs to complete and submit this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a designated Notary Stamp/Signature/Date block, and the owner or agent named on the form signs the agreement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Permanent Stormwater System Maintenance and Responsibility Agreement from the Fort Mill document page.
- 2
Review and Complete the Form
Identify the site and complete the owner or agent details. Review the maintenance responsibilities and leave the notary block for the appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check that the intended recipient accepts the notarized document.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the agreement during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed agreement to the appropriate city office as required for the property’s approved maintenance plan.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Mill. 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 stormwater maintenance agreement?
- Identify the site, complete the owner or agent details, and sign the agreement before a notary. Submit the signed form as required for the property’s approved maintenance plan.
- Do I need to sign this agreement in front of a notary?
- The form includes a Notary Stamp/Signature/Date block. The owner or agent should sign before the notary and confirm any submission requirements with the city.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in South Carolina?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may perform a notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; South Carolina recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What maintenance responsibilities does the agreement describe?
- The owner and successors accept responsibility for proper stormwater-system maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs. The agreement also addresses inspection access and written notice when ownership and maintenance responsibility transfer.