Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Certificate of Release and Completion
This certificate records the Franklin Planning Board’s determination about whether subdivision ways and municipal services are complete and whether related construction guarantees are released or retained.
- 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 Franklin Planning Board uses this certificate to document its decision on construction of ways and installation of municipal services in a subdivision. It identifies the subdivision and approved plan, then records whether the work is satisfactorily complete and guarantees are released, or whether work remains incomplete and guarantees must be retained. The form is executed by a majority of Planning Board members and lists the Franklin Town Clerk and Treasurer as copy recipients.
Who needs it
Planning Board members execute this certificate when recording a decision about completion of subdivision ways and municipal services and the status of construction guarantees.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a personal-appearance, jurat-style block; the named document signer signs the preceding document in the notary’s presence after satisfactory identification.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Release and Completion from the Franklin form source.
- 2
Complete the Certificate
Enter the subdivision, plan, owner, and decision details requested by the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the required personal-appearance notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, provide satisfactory identification, and sign the document in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit the Certificate
Deliver the completed certificate as directed, including the listed copies for the Franklin Town Clerk and Treasurer.
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 the certificate?
- The Planning Board fills in the subdivision and plan details, records its decision about completion and guarantees, and has the required signer sign before a notary. The form lists the Town Clerk and Treasurer as copy recipients.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial block stating that the named signer personally appeared, provided satisfactory identification, and signed the preceding document in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who receives a copy of the completed certificate?
- The form’s copy notation names the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer of Franklin. Check with the city or town clerk about any additional filing or delivery instructions.