Winchester, MA · Middlesex County
Performance Secured by Bank Passbook Agreement
This agreement documents bank-passbook security for subdivision work and is completed by the applicant, the Town of Winchester Planning Board, and an authorized bank representative.
- 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 agreement secures construction of subdivision ways and installation of municipal services with a bank passbook deposit. It identifies the subdivision, the secured amount, related approval documents, and the conditions for holding or using the funds. Winchester’s Planning Board accepts the passbook as security, and the agreement explains when it may be returned or applied to unfinished work. The form includes signature lines for the applicant, an authorized bank representative, and a majority of Planning Board members.
Who needs it
An applicant securing subdivision construction or municipal-service obligations with a bank passbook, along with the Town of Winchester Planning Board and the bank’s authorized representative, needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The acknowledgment block states that the Planning Board member, applicant, and authorized bank representative personally appear and acknowledge the agreement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Town of Winchester Form E-2 Performance Secured by Bank Passbook Agreement.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the subdivision, applicant, bank, passbook, security amount, approval-document, and construction-deadline details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the Planning Board member, applicant, and authorized bank representative named in the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each named signer appears before the notary and acknowledges the agreement during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Copies
Provide duplicate copies to the recipients listed on the form, including the Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, bank, and Board of Selectmen.
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
- What does the bank passbook secure?
- The agreement uses the passbook deposit as security for construction of subdivision ways and installation of municipal services, as described in the agreement and related approval documents.
- Who must appear before the notary?
- The acknowledgment block names a Planning Board member, the applicant, and the bank’s authorized representative. Each must personally appear and acknowledge the agreement before the notary.
- Do I need to submit this agreement to the Town Clerk?
- The form lists the Town Clerk among the recipients of duplicate copies, along with the applicant, Town Treasurer, bank, and Board of Selectmen. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the city or town clerk whether this form may be completed remotely.
- How do I complete and submit the agreement?
- Fill in the project, applicant, bank, security, and approval details; arrange for all named signers to complete the acknowledgment before a notary; then provide copies to the listed recipients.
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