North Andover, MA · Essex County
Notice of Variance / Deed Restriction
This suggested deed restriction notice documents a septic variance limiting a dwelling’s bedrooms, for property owners whose septic plan approval by the North Andover Board of Health requires the restriction.
- 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 notice identifies the property, its deed-recording details, and the variance limiting the dwelling’s maximum number of bedrooms. The form says the applicant is responsible for recording the required deed restriction as a condition of septic plan approval by the North Andover Board of Health. It is a suggested format, and the form says the final document should be approved by an attorney before recording.
Who needs it
Property owners whose North Andover septic plan approval requires a bedroom-limit variance must complete and record the deed restriction described in the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating the property owner personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Notice of Variance / Deed Restriction form from the North Andover website.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the property, deed-recording information, variance, and bedroom limit; the form recommends attorney approval before recording.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear and acknowledge the instrument as your free act and deed during the online notarization.
- 5
Record the Document
Submit the completed deed restriction for recording as required by the septic plan approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Andover. 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 record this deed restriction?
- Fill in the property, deed, variance, and bedroom-limit details; sign before a notary; then record the document as required. The form recommends attorney approval before recording.
- Do I need an acknowledgment or a jurat?
- The form’s notary block is an acknowledgment: the owner states that they personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. G.L. c. 222, §§27–29 and G.L. c. 183, §30(b) address online notarization and out-of-state acknowledgments.
- Where should I record the deed restriction?
- The form identifies the Essex County Registry of Deeds for deed recording. Confirm the recording process with the registry of deeds; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.