University Place, WA · Pierce County
Private Street Maintenance Agreement and Restrictive Covenant (Individual Form)
This agreement binds an individual property owner to build or improve and maintain a private street as a condition of City of University Place development approval.
- 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 documents the property owner’s commitment to construct or improve a private street according to city-approved plans and maintain it in perpetuity. University Place requires it as a condition of project approval when a development includes a private street. It also grants the City access to inspect and, under the stated conditions, repair the street, with reasonable repair costs charged to the owner.
Who needs it
An individual property owner whose University Place development includes a private street and who must meet this condition of project approval needs to complete the agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the individual grantor and the City grantee; the grantor signs before a notary, and the City representative completes its block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the individual Private Street Maintenance Agreement and Restrictive Covenant form from the City of University Place.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Enter the grantor, property, development, street-plan, permit, and other requested details. Review the agreement and its property exhibit information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the grantor acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the grantor acknowledgment as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City’s instructions for recording the completed agreement and returning it to City of University Place.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from University Place. 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 get the private street agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the grantor acknowledgment when instructed during the video session, and submit the completed document as directed by the City.
- Do I need to sign this agreement in front of a notary?
- Yes. The individual grantor acknowledgment states that the grantor appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the instrument as a free and voluntary act.
- Can I notarize this agreement online?
- Washington has authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarizations since October 2020 under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize your acknowledgment by video.
- What does the agreement require the property owner to do?
- The owner agrees to construct or improve the private street according to approved plans and maintain it in perpetuity. The agreement also addresses City access, repairs, and costs if the owner fails to maintain the street.
- Where should I submit the signed agreement?
- The form says to return the document to the City of University Place after recording. Contact the City about recording and submission procedures; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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