Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Bond Extension to Agreement
This extension updates the time allowed for subdivision work under an existing security agreement, for the Town of Franklin, the developer, and the lender or bank to sign.
- 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 form extends the deadline for a developer to complete obligations under an original agreement securing subdivision road construction and municipal services. It also ratifies the original agreement’s other terms and conditions. The Town of Franklin, the developer, and the lender or bank use it when the original agreement has expired or is about to expire and they wish to extend it.
Who needs it
The Town of Franklin, the subdivision developer, and the lender or bank use this form when extending an expired or expiring subdivision security agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the developer, lender or bank, and Franklin Planning Board; each signatory signs the document in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Bond Extension to Agreement PDF from the Town of Franklin.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the subdivision, parties, original agreement, and extension period as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each signatory who needs to complete an acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signatory appears before the commissioned online notary and signs during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Franklin's instructions for submitting the completed extension.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 notarization for this extension?
- Complete the agreement, then have each required signatory sign before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Check with the Town of Franklin about submission requirements.
- Do I need separate notarizations for each party?
- The form provides separate acknowledgment blocks for the developer, lender or bank, and Franklin Planning Board. Each signatory must appear before the notary for the applicable block.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. For an acknowledgment taken outside Massachusetts, G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes one by a notary authorized to act where it was taken.
- Where do I submit the completed extension?
- The form concerns an agreement with the Town of Franklin through its Planning Board. Confirm submission instructions with the city or town clerk if unsure.