Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Tripartite Agreement
This agreement sets out security for subdivision road and municipal service improvements, and is used by the applicant, lender, and Town of Franklin 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
The agreement binds the applicant and lender to secure the cost of subdivision improvements, with the lender retaining funds that may be used by the Town if the work is not completed by the stated deadline. The Town’s Planning Board agrees to accept the security and release lots under the terms described. The form includes signature and notarial acknowledgment blocks for the applicant, lender, a Planning Board member, and the engineer completing the attached certificate.
Who needs it
The applicant and lender use this agreement with the Town of Franklin Planning Board when subdivision improvements are secured through funds retained by the lender.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries personal-appearance acknowledgment blocks, and the applicant, lender, a Planning Board member, and engineer sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Tripartite Agreement from the Town of Franklin and review its agreement and engineer’s certificate sections.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the agreement details and applicable certificate information before the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the signers who need notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears on video, verifies identity, and signs in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Deliver the completed agreement as directed for the Town of Franklin Planning Board’s process.
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
- What does the Tripartite Agreement do?
- It documents security for subdivision improvements, including funds retained by the lender and the Town’s rights if work is not completed by the stated deadline.
- Who signs and needs notarization?
- The form provides personal-appearance acknowledgment blocks for the applicant, lender, a Franklin Planning Board member, and the engineer signing the completion certificate.
- How do I complete the notarized signatures?
- Complete the agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer must appear, verify identity, and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to submit the agreement to the Planning Board?
- The agreement states that delivery to the Planning Board is part of releasing lots under its terms. Confirm submission details with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely; confirm acceptance and submission requirements with the relevant office.
Tripartite Agreement in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.