Attleboro, MA · Bristol County
Definitive Subdivision Covenant
This covenant is for a landowner seeking Attleboro Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond, and it sets conditions for conveying or building on subdivision lots.
- 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 form records the landowner’s covenant with the City of Attleboro for a definitive subdivision plan submitted to the Planning Board. It addresses ownership, obligations that bind successors, and restrictions on conveying or building on lots before ways and municipal services are provided. The form states that the covenant takes effect upon recordation of the plan and that a reference to the covenant must appear on the plan.
Who needs it
A landowner submitting a definitive subdivision plan to the Attleboro Planning Board and requesting approval without a performance bond may need this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment, and the grantor must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the foregoing instrument as a free act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Definitive Subdivision Covenant form from the City of Attleboro.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the subdivision, grantor, application, plan, and date details requested on the two-page form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear by video and acknowledge the instrument as your free act.
- 5
Submit to the City
Ask the Attleboro Planning Board how to submit the notarized covenant with your definitive subdivision plan.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Attleboro. 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 subdivision covenant?
- Enter the subdivision and grantor details requested on the form, sign the instrument before a notary, and follow up with the Attleboro Planning Board about submitting it with your plan.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the grantor personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as a free act.
- Can I sign the covenant with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize eligible documents; check with the Planning Board about its submission requirements.
- Where should I ask about submitting the completed form?
- Contact the Attleboro Planning Board or city or town clerk for guidance on the city’s process; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Attleboro
Definitive Subdivision Covenant in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.