Southwick, MA · Hampden County
Approval Not Required ANR Application
This Southwick Planning Board application requests an endorsement that a proposed land plan does not require subdivision approval, and applicants file it with the Town Clerk and Planning Board.
- 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 application asks the Southwick Planning Board to determine whether a plan dividing or changing land qualifies for an “Approval Not Required” endorsement. Applicants submit Form A, the required plan copies, and the fee to the Town Clerk; the form says applicants should also file a completed form with the Planning Board. If the applicant is not the owner of record, the attached Form A-1 authorizes the applicant to act as the owner’s agent and requires notarization.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a Southwick Planning Board determination that a land plan does not require subdivision approval use this application.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Form A-1 carries a notarization block with a commission-expiration field; the property owner signing to authorize an agent must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the ANR Application
Download Southwick’s Form A application and attached Form A-1.
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Complete the Application
Fill in Form A. If you are not the owner of record, complete Form A-1 for the owner’s agent authorization.
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Book an Online Notary
Book an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s Form A-1 signature.
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Sign on Video
The property owner signs Form A-1 during the online notary appointment.
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Submit to the Town
File the application, required plan copies, and fee with the Town Clerk and Planning Board as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southwick. 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 Southwick ANR application?
- File the completed Form A with the Town Clerk and Planning Board, along with the required plans and fee. If the applicant is not the owner of record, include completed Form A-1.
- Do I need to notarize the entire ANR application?
- The form identifies Form A-1 as the notarization form. It is required when the applicant is not the owner of record, and the owner signs it to authorize the applicant to act as agent.
- Can I sign Form A-1 with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the filing requirements with the Town Clerk if unsure.
- What information does Form A-1 ask for?
- Form A-1 asks for applicant and agent details, the property location, owner signatures and addresses, plan book and page, and the notary’s commission-expiration date.