Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Certificate of Partial Release
This certificate documents the Franklin Planning Board’s partial release of subdivision lots from a covenant or reduction of a performance guarantee, for board members executing the release.
- 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 certificate records the Planning Board’s determination that construction of ways and installation of municipal services have been partially completed to its satisfaction. It identifies the subdivision, plan, covenant, and lots being released, or states the amount by which the performance guarantee may be reduced. The form is executed by a majority of Planning Board members and includes a notarial certificate for a document signer.
Who needs it
Planning Board members executing a partial release for a subdivision in Franklin need this certificate when the Board determines that required construction or municipal services are partially complete.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a personal-appearance certificate requiring satisfactory evidence of identification; the Planning Board member signing the preceding document appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Partial Release from the Town of Franklin’s document page.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the subdivision, plan, covenant, lot, and release or guarantee-reduction details as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the document signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, provide identification, and sign the document in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the completed certificate to the Town of Franklin.
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 get the Certificate of Partial Release notarized?
- Complete the form details, then have the document signer meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign in the notary’s presence. Follow the city or town clerk’s instructions for submitting the completed certificate.
- Do I need to notarize this certificate?
- The form includes a notarial certificate stating that the signer personally appeared, showed satisfactory evidence of identification, and signed the preceding document in the notary’s presence.
- Can I sign the certificate with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm that the city or town clerk will accept the notarized document in your circumstances.
- Where should I submit the completed certificate?
- The form’s copy list names the Franklin Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Building Department. Follow the instructions from the Planning Board or confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.