South Hadley, MA · Hampshire County
Subdivision Covenant Agreement
This agreement records a covenant tied to a definitive subdivision plan and is completed by the property owner submitting the plan to the South Hadley 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 covenant identifies the property and subdivision plan, binds successors in title, and sets conditions for providing streets, utilities, and other improvements before lots may be built upon or conveyed. The form states that the covenant takes effect when the plan is approved and must be recorded when the plan is recorded. The covenantor’s spouse may also sign to make any interest in the premises subject to the covenant.
Who needs it
The property owner submitting a definitive subdivision plan to the South Hadley Planning Board needs this covenant, and a spouse may sign if they have an interest in the premises.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as a free act and deed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Download the South Hadley Planning Board Covenant Agreement and check the Planning Board’s instructions for your subdivision plan.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the covenantor’s details, property and subdivision information, plan date, preparer, and applicable completion period.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear by video and acknowledge the instrument before the notary; any spouse signing should also appear.
- 5
Submit the Covenant
Submit the signed covenant with the plan as directed by the South Hadley Planning Board; the form says it is recorded when the plan is recorded.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Hadley. 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 get the subdivision covenant notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Follow the Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the signed covenant with your plan.
- Do I need to sign the covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment requiring the signer to personally appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument as a free act and deed.
- Who signs the South Hadley covenant?
- The covenantor signs the agreement. The form also provides for a spouse to agree that any interest they may have in the premises is subject to the covenant.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29, inserted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. Confirm the Planning Board’s submission requirements; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in South Hadley
Subdivision Covenant Agreement in other Massachusetts cities
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