Lexington, MA · Middlesex County
Grant of Utilities
This Grant of Utilities transfers specified utility infrastructure and grants easement rights to the Town of Lexington; the developer prepares the original document for submission to the 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
This instrument grants the Town of Lexington easement rights for street and utility purposes and transfers specified sewer, water, and drainage infrastructure already installed in the easement. The form is a sample, and the document submitted to the Planning Board must be prepared as an original rather than filled in on the sample copy. It includes an acknowledgment for the owner or authorized signer.
Who needs it
A developer granting utility easement rights or transferring installed utility infrastructure to the Town of Lexington prepares this original document for the Planning Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment, not a jurat: each owner signing as an individual, trustee, or authorized corporate officer appears before the notary and acknowledges the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Grant of Utilities sample from the Town of Lexington and use it as a reference, not as the completed document.
- 2
Prepare the Original
Have the required original document prepared with the grant details and authorized signer information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge the instrument when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Submit the executed original document to the Lexington Planning Board.
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 Utilities notarized online?
- Complete the original document, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign while appearing on video. Submit the executed document to the Planning Board as required.
- Do I need to notarize the Grant of Utilities?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment in which the owner or authorized signer appears before a notary and acknowledges the instrument.
- Can I use the sample PDF as my completed form?
- No. The form text says this is a sample and that the document submitted to the Planning Board must be prepared as an original; it says not to fill in the sample.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- 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 an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken. Confirm acceptance with the Planning Board; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.