Weymouth, MA · Norfolk County
Performance Guarantee Secured by Deposit
This form secures a subdivision performance obligation with a cash or negotiable-securities deposit and is completed by a principal seeking approval of a definitive subdivision plan in Weymouth.
- 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 form binds the principal and successors to perform the terms of an application connected with approval of a definitive subdivision plan. The obligation is secured by money or negotiable securities deposited with the Town Treasurer, and the form states that the guarantee may become void after the specified terms are satisfactorily performed. It includes acknowledgment blocks for the principal and a Planning Board member.
Who needs it
A principal seeking approval of a definitive subdivision plan in Weymouth may need to complete this guarantee and secure it with the deposit described in the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the principal and a Planning Board member; each named signer must personally acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Performance Guarantee Secured by Deposit from the Town of Weymouth.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the principal, deposit amount, application and subdivision-plan details, and other applicable information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment section or sections that apply.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and acknowledge the instrument before the notary; follow the notary’s directions for completing the process.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form and deposit as directed by the Town of Weymouth Department of Planning and Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Weymouth. 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 performance guarantee notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and appear on video to acknowledge the instrument. Follow the Town’s instructions for submitting the notarized form.
- Do I need to notarize both acknowledgment sections?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the principal and a Planning Board member. Each person named in a block must acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization by its notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about submission requirements.
- What does the deposit secure?
- The form states that the deposit secures the principal’s obligation to perform the terms of the subdivision-plan application. If those terms are not satisfactorily performed, the security may become the Town’s property as liquidated damage.