Freetown, MA · Bristol County
Bedroom Count Deed Restriction
This deed restriction form records a limit on a property's bedroom count and is completed by the property owner for the Town of Freetown acting through its Board of Health.
- 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 grants the Town of Freetown a restrictive covenant that runs with the land, limiting the property to a stated number of bedrooms with no increase in flow. The form says the deed attachment is given to include restrictions ordered by the Freetown Board of Health and cannot be removed without its written permission; it includes fields for the property description and deed reference for filing with the Bristol County Fall River District Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
Property owners completing a bedroom-count restriction for the Town of Freetown, acting through its Board of Health, use this form to state the limit and identify the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment-style block stating the signer personally appeared, proved identity, and signed in the notary’s presence; each owner signing must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Bedroom Count Deed Restriction form from the Town of Freetown.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the owner names, property location, map and lot, deed book and page, bedroom limit, and other restriction details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and sign when directed by the notary, who completes the form’s notarial block.
- 5
Submit the Form
Follow the Board of Health’s instructions and file the completed deed attachment with the registry of deeds as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freetown. 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
- Who signs the bedroom-count deed restriction?
- The form provides signature lines for the property owner or owners. Each person signing should appear before the notary named in the notarial block.
- What property details does the form request?
- It asks for the property location, map and lot, deed book and page, and the number of bedrooms allowed under the restriction.
- How do I submit the completed form?
- The form says the deed attachment is filed with the Bristol County Fall River District Registry of Deeds. Check with the Freetown Board of Health about its order and any submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s notarial block says the signer personally appeared and signed the document in the notary’s presence. Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024; a commissioned online notary may notarize remotely. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.