Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Engineer’s and Owner’s Certificate of Partial Completion
Franklin’s Form H certifies partial completion of site-plan work and records outstanding items and deadlines; the developer’s engineer and property owner submit it to the Planning Board.
- 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
Franklin’s Form H records partial completion of approved site-plan improvements and the remaining work required before the Planning Board issues a Certificate of Final Completion. The engineer certifies completed work conforms to Town zoning requirements and approved plans; the owner accepts the attached outstanding-item list and completion deadlines. The owner also acknowledges the form’s stated $300-per-offense fine for missed deadlines under the cited Town Code provision. Attach the separately signed work-completion list for Planning Board acceptance.
Who needs it
The developer’s engineer and the property owner complete Form H when seeking partial completion certification for a Franklin site plan with outstanding work.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the engineer and owner; each must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download Form H
Get Franklin’s Engineer’s and Owner’s Certificate of Partial Completion and its accompanying work-completion list.
- 2
Fill Out Both Parts
Enter the site-plan details, identify outstanding work and deadlines, and complete the engineer and owner certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the engineer and owner acknowledgment signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears before the notary and acknowledges signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Include the notarized Form H and the completed work-completion list for Planning Board acceptance.
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 submit Franklin Form H?
- Complete both parts, attach the outstanding-items list with required completion dates, and obtain the engineer’s and owner’s signatures and notarizations. The form says the materials must accompany it for Planning Board acceptance.
- Do I need to notarize both signatures?
- Yes. Form H includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the engineer and owner, and the accompanying instructions require a notarized Form H with Parts 1 and 2.
- Can I sign Form H with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signer using an online session; check that the Planning Board will accept the notarized form.
- What must be included with the certificate?
- Include the work-completion list identifying each outstanding item and its required completion date. The form calls for approval by the Town Engineer and signatures from the engineer and owner.
- Where can I confirm filing or acceptance details?
- The form states that Form H and its accompanying list go to the Planning Board for acceptance. For municipal filing details, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.