Dartmouth, MA · Bristol County
Restrictive Covenant
This restrictive covenant records subdivision approval conditions and related commitments, and is completed by the property owner or owners submitting a Definitive Plan to the Dartmouth Planning Board.
- 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 sets out the owner’s commitments concerning land in a proposed subdivision, including that the covenant runs with the land and will be recorded with the Definitive Plan. Dartmouth’s form says to file two copies with the Planning Office when the Planning Board places restrictions on a subdivision as a condition of approval. After plan endorsement, the applicant records a copy at the registry of deeds.
Who needs it
Property owners submitting a subdivision Definitive Plan to the Dartmouth Planning Board need this form when the Board conditions approval on restrictions.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the covenantor and a majority of the Planning Board; each signer must personally appear before a notary to acknowledge the document.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download Dartmouth’s Restrictive Covenant form from the city website.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the owner, subdivision plan, approval conditions, and property-record details requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary for the covenantor acknowledgment and, if applicable, the Planning Board acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears before the notary by video and acknowledges the document.
- 5
Submit To The City
File two copies with the Dartmouth Planning Office as directed; after plan endorsement, the applicant records one copy at the 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 get the restrictive covenant notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and have each signer appear on video to acknowledge the document. Follow Dartmouth’s filing instructions afterward.
- Do I need to notarize the Planning Board members’ signatures too?
- The form has a separate acknowledgment for members constituting a majority of the Dartmouth Planning Board. Those members must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing for the Board.
- When should I file the covenant with the city?
- The form says to file two copies with the Dartmouth Planning Office when restrictions are a condition of subdivision approval. After endorsement of the Definitive Plan, the applicant records one copy at the registry of deeds.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29, inserted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Dartmouth
Restrictive Covenant in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.