Cottage Grove, WI · Dane County
Curb Stop Valve Access Agreement
This agreement grants the Village access to private water curb stop valves and is filed by property owners whose property division leaves valves outside the public right-of-way.
- 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 gives the Village access to water curb stop valves located on the property outside the public right-of-way, as identified on an attached certified survey map. It also assigns owners responsibility for valve maintenance and repair, addresses potential repair costs, and binds future property owners. The form says the Village requires the agreement as a condition of approval when a property division creates parcels with residential structures on a zero lot line and affected valves are not in a public right-of-way.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking approval to divide property into parcels with zero-lot-line residential structures may need this agreement when water curb stop valves are outside the public right-of-way.
Why it needs a notary
The form has subscribed-and-sworn jurats for the Village officers and property owner; each signer must sign and swear to or affirm the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Curb Stop Valve Access Agreement from the Village of Cottage Grove.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the property and agreement details and attach the referenced certified survey map exhibit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for each signer who must complete a jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary, swear to or affirm the agreement, and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed agreement to the Village for its stated recording process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cottage Grove. 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 Curb Stop Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book a commissioned online notary. Each signer appears on video, swears to or affirms the document, and signs as directed by the notary.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes subscribed-and-sworn jurats for the Village officers and the property owner, so those signers must appear before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this agreement?
- Wisconsin authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Wis. Stat. §140.145. Confirm that the Village will accept an online-notarized agreement before signing.
- How is the signed agreement recorded?
- The form says the Village will record the agreement with the Dane County Register of Deeds and that the property owner pays recording costs. Recording is handled through e-recording where supported, usually via a title company; confirm with the city or village if unsure.