Dartmouth, MA · Bristol County
Estate Lot Covenant
The Estate Lot Covenant is a property-owner agreement filed with the Dartmouth Planning Board for a subdivision plan, then recorded at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds after plan endorsement.
- 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 identifies the owner and lots covered and states that the lots will not be further subdivided. Dartmouth’s form directs applicants to file two copies with the Planning Board; after endorsement, one copy is returned to the applicant for recording at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds. It also says building permits for buildable lots will not be issued until the properly executed and recorded covenant is delivered to the Director of Inspectional Services and Planning Board.
Who needs it
Owners submitting a definitive or ANR subdivision plan to the Dartmouth Planning Board use this form when the plan involves lots covered by an estate lot covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the owner covenanters and a majority of the Planning Board; the owner covenanters sign before a notary, with board members appearing for their block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Estate Lot Covenant from the Dartmouth Planning Board and review its filing directions.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the owner, address, plan, lot, and property-title details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign before the commissioned online notary during your remote session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File two forms with the Dartmouth Planning Board; after endorsement, record the returned copy at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dartmouth. 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 Estate Lot Covenant?
- Fill in the owner, plan, lot, and title details. Sign the owner acknowledgment before a notary, then file two forms with the Dartmouth Planning Board as directed.
- Do I need to record the covenant after endorsement?
- Yes. The form says the applicant records one returned copy at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds after the Planning Board endorses the plan.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken. Use a commissioned online notary and check acceptance with the receiving office.
- Who should I contact about filing requirements?
- The form directs applicants to file two copies with the Dartmouth Planning Board and record the endorsed copy at the registry of deeds. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.