Deerfield, MA · Franklin County
Driveway Permit Application
This application requests a preliminary driveway permit from the Town of Deerfield and is completed by the property owner, with contractor details and signatures also required.
- 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
Use this application to request a preliminary permit for a proposed driveway in Deerfield. The owner provides contact and property-location details and attaches two copies of a lot diagram showing the driveway, existing contours, drainage, and pavement apron; the contractor also provides information and signs. The form includes a $20 fee and a release signed by the property owner, with a notarial acknowledgment. The applicant leaves the approval section blank for the town.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a preliminary permit for a proposed driveway in Deerfield complete the application and provide the required lot diagrams and contractor information.
Why it needs a notary
The release carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner or owners named in the release sign and acknowledge it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Deerfield Driveway Permit Application and review its owner, contractor, diagram, fee, and release requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the owner and contractor details, identify the proposed driveway location, and attach two copies of the required lot diagram.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment on the release.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the release during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Include the $20 fee and submit the application and diagram copies to the Town of Deerfield, leaving the approval section blank.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Deerfield. 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 submit the Deerfield driveway permit application?
- Complete the owner and contractor sections, attach two copies of the required lot diagram, include the $20 fee, and submit the application to the Town of Deerfield.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form's notarial acknowledgment follows the release. The property owner or owners named in the release sign and acknowledge that section before a notary.
- Can I sign the release with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment by video; check with the town about submission requirements.
- What should the lot diagram show?
- Attach two copies of a diagram of the lot showing the proposed driveway location, existing property contours, existing drainage, and pavement apron. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.