Milton, WA · Pierce County
Declaration of Covenant for Stormwater Facilities
This recorded covenant sets out ongoing inspection, maintenance, and repair responsibilities for stormwater facilities and best management practices on a property, and is filed by the property owner with the City of Milton.
- 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 covenant obligates property owners to maintain stormwater facilities and best management practices, gives the City access to inspect them, and describes the City’s options if required work is not completed or hazardous conditions arise. Milton requires it in connection with an approved commercial building, clearing and grading, subdivision, or short subdivision permit. It runs with the land, and termination requires a written agreement recorded at Pierce County.
Who needs it
Property owners with an approved Milton commercial building, clearing and grading, subdivision, or short subdivision permit related to the property described in the covenant need to sign it.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment certificate; each property owner signing as a Grantor must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Milton’s Declaration of Covenant for Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and BMPs.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Complete the Grantor, legal description, parcel ID, permit, and application number fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each Grantor signs and acknowledges the covenant during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized covenant to the City of Milton as required for the permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Milton. 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 covenant?
- Enter the property, permit, and owner information, then have each Grantor sign and acknowledge the document before a notary. Submit the completed covenant to the City of Milton.
- Do I need to notarize this covenant?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment certificate for the property owners signing as Grantors, who must acknowledge their signatures before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington law authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RCW 42.45.280. RCW 42.45.090 also addresses notarial acts performed in another state by an authorized officer. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I record the covenant?
- The form says termination requires a written agreement recorded at Pierce County. Documents headed to a county auditor may be e-recorded where supported, usually through a title company; check submission details with the county.
Declaration of Covenant for Stormwater Facilities in other Washington cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.