Acton, MA · Middlesex County
Deed Restriction
This deed restriction lets Acton property owners limit the number of bedrooms in a single-family dwelling and state a covenant benefiting the Town’s Board of Health.
- 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 form places a restriction on a single-family dwelling at a specified Acton property, limiting it to the number of bedrooms entered by the owner. It identifies the property by its Registry of Deeds information and states that the restriction benefits Acton’s Board of Health. The form says the restriction continues in perpetuity unless released sooner by the Board’s Chairperson; it includes an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature.
Who needs it
An owner of an Acton parcel who is placing the stated bedroom restriction on a single-family dwelling may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block: the owner whose signature appears on the document must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download Acton's Deed Restriction form.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner's name, property and Registry of Deeds information, bedroom limit, and execution date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, sign the document, and acknowledge your signature to the notary.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Submit the completed restriction to the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds for recording or registration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Acton. 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 Acton deed restriction notarized?
- Complete the restriction and property details, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and acknowledge the document during the video session.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the owner personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. G.L. c. 183, § 30(b) recognizes certain acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth. Confirm recording requirements with the registry of deeds.
- Where is this restriction recorded?
- The form identifies the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds for recording or registration. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Deed Restriction in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.