Lexington, MA · Middlesex County
Subdivision Covenant
This covenant is completed by property owners seeking Lexington Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond or other surety.
- 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 sets conditions on conveying subdivision lots and constructing permanent buildings until required ways and municipal services are completed or the Planning Board accepts security for that work. It also addresses liens, mortgage subordination, lot releases, completion deadlines, and recording. The applicant records the covenant with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds after plan endorsement; the form also includes signature and notary sections for owners, mortgage representatives, and Planning Board members.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for definitive subdivision plan approval in Lexington without a performance bond or other surety complete this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for property owners, mortgage representatives, and Planning Board members; each person whose signature is notarized appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Covenant
Get the Subdivision Covenant form from the Town of Lexington.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the applicant, subdivision, plan, security, lien, and title-reference details that apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signatures requiring acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear online and acknowledge your signature before the notary; follow the notary's instructions for identification.
- 5
Submit And Record
Obtain the required Planning Board endorsement, then submit the covenant for recording with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds.
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 complete and notarize the subdivision covenant?
- Fill in the covenant, arrange for each required signer to acknowledge their signature before a commissioned online notary, then submit the completed document for the applicable approvals and recording.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this form?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for owners, mortgage representatives, and Planning Board members. Check which signatures apply to your submission; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign the covenant online with a notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken.
- Where does the form say the covenant is recorded?
- The covenant says the applicant must record it with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds after the definitive plan is endorsed.
Subdivision Covenant in other Middlesex County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.