Lexington, MA · Middlesex County
Form I Grant of Easements
This sample grant of easements gives the Town of Lexington specified perpetual rights to use land for utilities or another stated purpose, and is prepared as an original for Planning Board submission.
- 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 instrument grants the Town of Lexington perpetual easement rights, including rights to build and maintain sewer, water, and drainage infrastructure, or to use a described parcel for a stated purpose. The sample says the document submitted to the Planning Board must be prepared as an original, not completed by filling in the sample blanks. It also includes spaces for an owner’s acknowledgment and, when applicable, a mortgagee’s release and acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners granting easement rights to the Town of Lexington use this form, with a mortgagee also signing if it releases its interest in the affected land.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains acknowledgment blocks stating that the owner and, if applicable, mortgagee personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as a free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Sample
Review the Lexington Form I Grant of Easements sample; the form says the submitted document must be prepared as an original.
- 2
Prepare the Original
Have the original document prepared with the easement terms, property description, and applicable signatures.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner and, if applicable, mortgagee.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and acknowledge the instrument before the notary; do not sign until instructed.
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Submit to the Planning Board
Submit the prepared original to the Lexington Planning Board as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lexington. 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 Grant of Easements notarized?
- Prepare the original document, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The owner and, if applicable, mortgagee sign and acknowledge the instrument during the appointment.
- Do I need a mortgagee to sign this form?
- The sample includes a mortgagee release and signature block for a mortgage holder releasing its interest in the granted easements. Check your situation with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I complete the sample PDF and submit it?
- No. The form text says the document submitted to the Planning Board must be prepared as an original and that the developer should not fill in the blanks on the sample.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. An acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken is recognized under G.L. c. 183, §30(b). Confirm acceptance with the Planning Board.