Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Partial Certificate of Partial Release
This form records the Franklin Planning Board’s partial release of subdivision lots from a covenant or reduction of a performance guarantee after partial completion of ways and municipal services.
- 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 Planning Board uses this certificate when it determines that subdivision ways and municipal services have been partially completed to its satisfaction. The form releases specified lots from a covenant or reduces the performance guarantee, as provided in the agreement. A notarized Form H Engineer’s and Owner’s Certificate of Partial Completion, Parts 1 and 2, must accompany this form before the Planning Board will accept it.
Who needs it
Subdivision owners seeking a partial release or performance-guarantee reduction must coordinate this certificate with the Franklin Planning Board and provide the required accompanying completion certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment-style block for the document signer, who personally appears before the notary and is identified through satisfactory evidence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Franklin Form
Download the Partial Certificate of Partial Release and the referenced Engineer’s and Owner’s Certificate of Partial Completion.
- 2
Complete the Form Details
Fill in the subdivision, owner, plan and deed or registration details, lots, and requested release or guarantee reduction.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the document signer.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign in the notary’s presence during the online session.
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Submit to the Planning Board
Submit the certificate with the required notarized Engineer’s and Owner’s completion certificate 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 notarize Franklin’s partial-release certificate online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Book with a commissioned online notary, then sign during the video session as directed.
- Do I need to submit another notarized form with this certificate?
- Yes. The form says a notarized Form H Engineer’s and Owner’s Certificate of Partial Completion, Parts 1 and 2, must accompany it before Planning Board acceptance.
- Who signs the partial-release certificate?
- The form says it is executed by a majority of Franklin Planning Board members. Its notary block covers the document signer who personally appears and is identified.
- Where should I ask if I am unsure what to submit?
- The form lists the Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Building Department as copy recipients and requires Planning Board acceptance. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.