East Longmeadow, MA · Hampden County
Owner Authorization Letter
This letter lets a property owner authorize an applicant to apply for a specified application for the property, with the owner signing before a notary.
- 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 letter identifies the owner, applicant, application type, and subject property, and states that the owner authorizes the applicant to apply. It also asks for the property’s record-title information, including the deed record details. The form includes an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature; check with the city or town clerk about when it is required and how to submit it.
Who needs it
A property owner authorizing another person to apply for the application type identified on the letter may need to complete and submit this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the owner whose signature appears on the letter must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Letter
Get the Owner Authorization Letter from the East Longmeadow city website.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the owner, applicant, application type, property address, and record-title details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner appears before the notary remotely and acknowledges the signature as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed letter to the city as directed; contact the city or town clerk if unsure about requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Longmeadow. 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 the Owner Authorization Letter?
- Enter the owner, applicant, application type, property address, and record-title details. The owner signs before a notary, then submits the completed letter as directed by the city.
- Do I need to sign the letter in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the owner personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Confirm the city’s submission requirements with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What record-title information does the form request?
- It asks for the owner’s name, the year of record, registry of deeds or land court information, and book and page or land court number.