Medway, MA · Norfolk County
Grant of Utility and/or Drainage Easement
This easement form lets a property owner grant the Town of Medway perpetual rights to install, operate, and maintain utility or drainage systems in a described area of the property.
- 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
Medway’s Land Subdivision Form J grants the Town perpetual, non-exclusive easement rights for water mains, sewer mains, stormwater drainage, and related equipment in areas identified on a plan. The grantor describes the easement area and property, and the form provides for a mortgage holder’s release and assent if a mortgage exists. It also includes the Town’s acceptance of the easement through its Select Board.
Who needs it
A property owner granting Medway utility or drainage easement rights needs this form, with the mortgagee section completed if a mortgage exists.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the grantor, mortgagee if applicable, and a Select Board member accepting for the Town; each signer appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download Medway Land Subdivision Form J, Grant of Utility and/or Drainage Easement.
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Fill In the Form
Complete the grantor, property, plan, easement area, and signature details. Fill in the mortgagee section if a mortgage exists.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicable acknowledgment signatures, after checking whether the Town will accept it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and sign as directed for the acknowledgment block that applies to you.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed, signed form to the Town of Medway and follow its instructions for acceptance and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Medway. 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 the Medway easement grant?
- Fill in the grantor, property, easement area, plan, and signature details. If a mortgage exists, complete the mortgagee section. Arrange notarization for the applicable signatures, then submit the completed form to the Town.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the grantor, a mortgagee if applicable, and a Select Board member accepting on behalf of the Town. Each signer must appear before a notary for their acknowledgment.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Town of Medway whether it will accept this form with a remote notarization before booking.
- Where should I ask about the form or submission?
- Contact the Town of Medway about its form requirements and submission process; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure. The form names the Town, acting through its Select Board, as the grantee.