Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Form C Definitive Subdivision Application
Franklin’s Form C is an application for Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan, completed by the applicant with property, owner, engineer, and lot information.
- 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 submit a definitive subdivision plan to the Franklin Planning Board for approval under the Subdivision Control Law and the Board’s subdivision rules and regulations. It requests information about the applicant, owner, engineer, property, and proposed lots, and includes a certificate of ownership with a notary block. The form also includes a waiver request section for applicants seeking a subdivision rules waiver.
Who needs it
Applicants submitting a definitive subdivision plan to the Franklin Planning Board complete this form and provide the required property details and certified abutters list.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment-style notary block with a personal-appearance jurat; the applicant named in the block signs the preceding document before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Franklin’s Form C definitive subdivision application and review its sections, including the ownership certificate and waiver request.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter the applicant, owner, engineer, property, deed, and lot information, and prepare the certified abutters list.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization appointment for the applicant named in the notary block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign the document as directed during the notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required attachments 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 complete Franklin’s definitive subdivision application?
- Provide the requested applicant, owner, engineer, property, and lot details, complete the ownership certificate, and attach the certified abutters list. Sign the notary-block document before the notary.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- The ownership certificate includes a notary block stating that the applicant personally appeared before the notary and signed the preceding document in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary may be an option; check with the Planning Board about submission requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is addressed to the Franklin Planning Board. For questions about filing or attachments, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.