Randolph, MA · Norfolk County
Planning Department Owner Authorization
This authorization documents the applicant and parcel owner’s signatures for a project or permit application to the Randolph Planning Board when the applicant is not the property owner.
- 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 Randolph Planning Department requires this form with a Planning Board application when the project or permit applicant is not also the parcel owner. It identifies the project, property, applicant, and owner, and provides signature lines for the applicant and property owner. The form states that both signatures must be notarized and submitted as part of the application.
Who needs it
A project or permit applicant who is not the parcel owner must submit this authorization with an application before the Randolph Planning Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no printed jurat or acknowledgment block; the applicant and parcel owner, if different, must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Authorization form from the Randolph Planning Department.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the project, address, applicant, and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with Rush Notary for the required notarized signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant and parcel owner, if different, sign before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Include the notarized form with the project or permit application before the Randolph Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Randolph. 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 Owner Authorization notarized?
- Complete the project and contact details, then book a video appointment with Rush Notary. The applicant and parcel owner, if different, sign before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need this form if I own the parcel?
- The form says it is required when the project or permit applicant is not also the parcel owner. If applicant and owner are the same person, confirm filing requirements with the Planning Department.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary for a video signing.
- Where do I submit the signed authorization?
- The form says to submit the notarized signatures as part of the application before the Planning Board. For filing details, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.