Lynnwood, WA · Snohomish County
Drainage Facility Maintenance Covenant Hold Harmless Agreement
This covenant records a property owner’s agreement to maintain stormwater drainage facilities and hold the City harmless, for grantors submitting a development or plat application to Lynnwood.
- 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 the grantor to inspect and maintain the stormwater drainage facilities on the property, gives the City rights of entry and maintenance under stated conditions, and includes hold-harmless provisions. Lynnwood requires it in consideration of approval of a project or plat application and other stated considerations. The document includes Exhibit A for the legal description and an attachment of facility-specific maintenance standards; it is headed “When Recorded Return To” the City’s Development and Business Services department.
Who needs it
Property owners identified as grantors may need this covenant when seeking Lynnwood approval of a project or plat involving the property and its drainage facilities.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Washington notarial certificate with acknowledgment wording; each grantor signing the instrument must acknowledge the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Covenant
Get the Drainage Facility Maintenance Covenant Hold Harmless Agreement from Lynnwood.
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Fill In the Form
Complete the grantor and project information and include the legal description and applicable maintenance attachment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for each grantor who must sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each grantor acknowledges their signature during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow Lynnwood’s instructions for submitting the completed covenant and its exhibits.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lynnwood. 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 drainage covenant notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each grantor signs and acknowledges the document during the video session, then submits it as directed by the City.
- Do I need to attach the legal description and maintenance standards?
- The form identifies Exhibit A as the legal description and includes an attachment of facility-specific maintenance standards. Check that the applicable materials are included before submission.
- Who signs the drainage facility maintenance covenant?
- The grantor or grantors identified in the covenant sign it. The form states that the grantor has an interest in the property described in Exhibit A and agrees to the covenant’s terms.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Ask the City whether it will accept the remotely notarized document; confirm with the city or town if unsure.