Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Certificate of Ownership
The Certificate of Ownership identifies the record owners and other parties of interest for a plan submitted to the Town of Franklin Planning Board, and is signed by the applicant and owner.
- 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
Use this form to certify to the Town of Franklin Planning Board that the parties of interest in a listed plan are identified. It provides information about the plan, applicant, record owner, and—when applicable—trustees, corporate officers, partners, beneficiaries, or shareholders. The form instructs applicants to attach a property deed matching the owner name and includes signatures for the applicant and owner, plus a notarial block for the owner.
Who needs it
Applicants submitting a listed plan to the Franklin Planning Board use this form to identify the record owner and other parties of interest.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment-style notarial block in which the owner personally appears, provides satisfactory identification, and signs the preceding document.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Certificate of Ownership from the Town of Franklin.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the plan and owner information, identify applicable parties of interest, and attach the matching property deed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner appears on video, presents identification, and signs as directed during the notarization.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form and deed attachment to the Franklin Planning Board.
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 notarize the Certificate of Ownership online?
- Complete the form and book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner appears on video, presents identification, and signs as directed during the notarization.
- Do I need to attach a property deed?
- The form instructs applicants to attach a property deed matching the owner name listed in Section B.
- Who must appear before the notary?
- The form's notarial block names the owner as the person who must personally appear and provide satisfactory evidence of identification.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the Franklin Planning Board will accept your remotely notarized form.
Certificate of Ownership in other Norfolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.