Randolph, MA · Norfolk County
Form F Covenant Agreement
This three-page agreement lets a property owner request subdivision plan approval without a performance bond and sets conditions for completing roads 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
The covenant records the owner’s commitments to the Town of Randolph when the Planning Board approves a definitive subdivision plan without requiring a performance bond. It restricts lot sales and permanent buildings until specified roads and municipal services are completed, and provides for recording the agreement with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. The form is executed before the Planning Board endorses the plan; all owners of record must sign, and mortgage holders may need to assent and subordinate their mortgages.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Randolph Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond use this form; all owners of record must sign.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each signer whose signature is presented for notarization personally appears and acknowledges signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get Randolph Planning Department Form F – Covenant Agreement.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the subdivision, parcel, owner, deed and mortgage information, and review the covenant terms with the relevant parties.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment and check that all required signers can attend.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video, identify yourself, and acknowledge your signature as directed.
- 5
Submit the Covenant
Follow the Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the executed covenant, then arrange recording with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds as the form requires.
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 complete the Randolph Form F Covenant Agreement?
- Fill in the subdivision, property, owner and mortgage details, then arrange notarization for the acknowledgment. The form says the covenant is to be recorded with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.
- Do I need to have every property owner sign?
- Yes. The form states that if there is more than one owner, all owners of record must sign the covenant.
- Can I sign the covenant with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm the receiving office’s requirements before signing.
- Where is the covenant recorded?
- The form says the covenant is to be recorded with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. For questions about the city’s process or submission requirements, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Form F Covenant Agreement in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.