Freetown, MA · Bristol County
Grant of Restrictive Covenant
This form grants the Town of Freetown a restrictive covenant on a property, for use by property owners whose land is subject to a Board of Health order.
- 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
Property owners use this form to grant the Town of Freetown, acting through its Board of Health, a use restriction that runs with the land. It identifies the property and states that the deed attachment cannot be removed without written permission from the Board of Health. The form says the restriction is included as required by a Board of Health order; check with the city or town clerk about when the town requires it.
Who needs it
Property owners whose land is subject to a Freetown Board of Health order requiring this restrictive covenant may need to complete and file the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a personal-appearance notary block with identity evidence and a signature in the notary’s presence; each signing owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Grant of Restrictive Covenant from the Town of Freetown website.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter the owner and property information, including map, block, lot, and deed book and page details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and ask the city or town clerk whether remote notarization is accepted.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner appears before the notary, provides identity evidence, and signs the form in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit to the City
Ask the city or town clerk how to submit the completed form and any deed filing requirements.
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
- How do I complete and submit this deed restriction?
- Identify the property, have each owner sign before a notary, and ask the city or town clerk how the completed form should be submitted and filed.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary block stating that the owner or owners personally appear, provide satisfactory evidence of identity, and sign the document in the notary’s presence.
- Can I sign with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the city or town clerk whether it will accept a remotely notarized version of this form.
- What property information does the form request?
- It provides spaces for the property description, map, block, lot, and deed book and page. The restriction is described as running with the land and benefiting the Town of Freetown.
- Who can tell me whether the town requires this form?
- The form refers to a Freetown Board of Health order. Contact the Board of Health or confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Freetown
Grant of Restrictive Covenant in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.