Hinesburg, VT · Chittenden County
Shared Driveway Easement and Maintenance Agreement
This draft agreement establishes shared driveway access, maintenance, cost-sharing, and other responsibilities for adjoining property owners who plan to record it in town land records.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hinesburg · Hinesburg, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- hinesburg.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 draft sets out reciprocal easement rights and rules for maintaining, repairing, and improving a shared driveway, including cost-sharing and emergency work. It is provided for review and discussion in connection with a proposed subdivision; the agreement says it is to be recorded in the land records of the town named in the document. Complete the property and exhibit details and review the draft before signing.
Who needs it
Owners of adjoining parcels served by a shared driveway may use this draft to define access and maintenance responsibilities in connection with a proposed subdivision.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Vermont county notary acknowledgment block; the owners signing the agreement should acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Draft
Get the shared driveway easement and maintenance agreement draft and review its terms.
- 2
Complete the Details
Fill in the owner, parcel, town, and agreement details, and attach the Exhibit A survey referenced in the draft.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization and check that the town clerk will accept the notarized document.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs and acknowledges their signature before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed agreement to the town clerk named in the document for land-record filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hinesburg. 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 prepare this agreement for notarization?
- Review the draft, complete the owner and property details, and attach the referenced Exhibit A survey. The form is marked for review and discussion, so resolve any open terms before signing.
- Do I need to notarize this draft before recording it?
- The draft includes a notary acknowledgment block and says the agreement is to be recorded in town land records. Check with the town clerk about the completed document and recording requirements.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- Vermont recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries or other authorized officers of another state under 26 V.S.A. § 5374. Vermont remote notarization under § 5379 is limited to Vermont notaries who hold an OPR Special Endorsement. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk.
- Where is the agreement recorded?
- The draft says to record the agreement in the land records of the town named in the document. Recording is handled through the town clerk; confirm with the town or city clerk if unsure.