Winchester, MA · Middlesex County
Conveyance of Sewer Easements
This form grants sewer easements to the Town of Winchester and is completed by a property owner when a subdivision street will remain privately owned and within a Property Owner’s Association.
- 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
Form H-S conveys perpetual rights to construct, inspect, repair, operate, and maintain sanitary sewers, and may grant an easement for another described use. The form is for subdivisions where the street will remain privately owned within a Property Owner’s Association. It states that the conveyance is not effective until accepted by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 83, Section 1.
Who needs it
A property owner granting sewer easements to the Town of Winchester for a subdivision street that will remain privately owned within a Property Owner’s Association needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the owner or grantor whose name is signed above must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Form H-S from the Town of Winchester.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, property, easement, and deed information; complete the mortgage section if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature to the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form to the Town of Winchester and follow its instructions for acceptance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winchester. 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 the sewer easement conveyance?
- Fill in the owner, property, easement, and deed details, then sign the form before a notary. If a mortgage exists, complete the mortgage-release section as applicable.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment requiring the signer to personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary may notarize your signature; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- When does the easement conveyance become effective?
- The form states that the conveyance is not effective until accepted by the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 83, Section 1.