Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
Stormwater Improvement Restrictive Covenant
This covenant records an owner's stormwater management and maintenance obligations for a small construction project in Kelso, with the owner and City completing the agreement.
- 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
Kelso uses this covenant when a small construction project requires an on-site stormwater best management practice on the property. The owner agrees to build it according to the approved plans, maintain it at the owner's expense, and not remove or alter it except as allowed by the agreement. The covenant includes spaces for the property description and parcel number, and references a site plan and maintenance instructions as attachments.
Who needs it
Property owners with a Kelso small construction project requiring an on-site stormwater best management practice may need to complete this covenant with the City.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for both the Grantor and City of Kelso Grantee; each signer must appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Stormwater Improvement Restrictive Covenant for Small Construction Projects from the City of Kelso.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the Grantor, property, legal description, parcel number, and agreement details, and gather the referenced attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable Grantor and Grantee signers.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online session and acknowledge signing the covenant before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the city's instructions for recording and return the recorded covenant to the City of Kelso address on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kelso. 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 notarize the Kelso stormwater covenant online?
- Complete the form and required attachments, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer completes the acknowledgment during the video session and receives the notarized document.
- Do I need to notarize both signature blocks?
- The form provides separate acknowledgment blocks for the Grantor and the City of Kelso Grantee. Each person signing for those parties should complete the applicable acknowledgment before a notary.
- Can this covenant be notarized online in Washington?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. An authorized notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090. Confirm the city's acceptance if unsure.
- How do I return the recorded covenant?
- The form says to return it after recording to the City of Kelso at the address shown on the first page. Documents for county recording are submitted through the county auditor; e-recording is available where supported, usually through a title company.
- What attachments does the covenant reference?
- It identifies Attachment 1 as the stormwater site plan and detail drawings excerpted from the approved abbreviated site plan, and Attachment 2 as the BMP Maintenance Instructions.