Chelmsford, MA · Middlesex County
Limited Accessory Apartment Use Restrictions
This restriction sets conditions for a limited accessory apartment on a Chelmsford property and is filed by the property owner after receiving the required Town approval.
- 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
Chelmsford requires the property owner to impose this restriction as a condition of approval for a limited accessory apartment. It establishes occupancy and use limits, gives the Town enforcement and inspection rights, and describes when approval may end. The owner must record the signed restriction with the Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds and provide the Building Inspector with a copy of the recorded document within ten days of execution.
Who needs it
The owner of a Chelmsford property with an approved limited accessory apartment must execute and record this restriction as a condition of the Town’s approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; each owner signing the restriction personally appears before the notary and acknowledges signing voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Limited Accessory Apartment Use Restrictions form from the Town of Chelmsford.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the property, deed, owner, and execution-date information required by the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear by video and acknowledge your signature to the notary.
- 5
Record and Submit
Record the executed restriction with the registry of deeds and provide the Building Inspector with a copy of the recorded document within ten days.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chelmsford. 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 signed restriction?
- The owner records the executed restriction with the Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds and provides the Building Inspector with a copy of the recorded restriction within ten days of execution.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment block for the owner’s signature. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment during a remote video session.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Arrange to sign during a remote session with a commissioned online notary, and check that the receiving office accepts the notarized document.
- Who should I contact about the Town’s approval requirements?
- The form refers to the Town’s Building Inspector for approval and compliance matters. For questions about where or how to submit a municipal form, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.