Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Performance Secured by Bank Passbook Agreement
This agreement secures a subdivision applicant’s obligations to the Town of Franklin with a bank passbook deposit and is signed by the applicant, Planning Board members, and a bank representative.
- 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 agreement to document bank passbook security for construction of subdivision ways and installation of municipal services. It identifies the secured obligations, deposit, bank, and completion deadline, and describes how the funds may be used if the work is not completed. The agreement remains in effect until the applicant fulfills the obligations or provides another method of security, and it includes signature and notarial acknowledgment sections for the parties.
Who needs it
Subdivision applicants providing a bank passbook as security, along with the required Planning Board members and bank representative, complete and sign this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for a Planning Board member, the applicant, and a bank signer; each named signer personally appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Franklin’s Performance Secured by Bank Passbook Agreement.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the applicant, subdivision, bank, deposit, obligation, and deadline details requested in the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session and make sure each required signer can participate with identification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the applicable acknowledgment and signs as directed during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Franklin Planning Board’s instructions to submit the completed agreement.
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 bank passbook agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer named in an acknowledgment must appear before the notary and sign as directed.
- Do I need every party to sign before a notary?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for a Planning Board member, the applicant, and a bank signer. Arrange for each required signer to complete the acknowledgment for their signature.
- Can I use online notarization for this Franklin form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth may be recognized under G.L. c. 183, §30(b), when the notary is authorized where the acknowledgment is taken.
- Where do I submit the completed agreement?
- The agreement is addressed to the Town of Franklin acting through its Planning Board. Confirm submission instructions and any required accompanying materials with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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