Weymouth, MA · Norfolk County
Subdivision Covenant
This covenant records an owner’s agreement with the Town of Weymouth about subdivision lots and required ways and municipal services; subdivision applicants file it with the 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 covenant is for an applicant seeking approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond. The owner agrees not to sell lots or place permanent buildings on them until required ways and municipal services are completed. It also addresses the covenant’s effect on the land, owner and mortgagee information, and release of lots after a certificate of performance. The form includes signature and acknowledgment sections.
Who needs it
An owner applying for definitive subdivision plan approval without a performance bond needs this covenant, and all owners must sign if the land has more than one owner.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the named signer personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Covenant
Download the Subdivision Covenant from the Town of Weymouth website.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the application, subdivision, owner, mortgage, and date information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the video session and sign when directed so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the signed covenant to the Planning Board or as directed by the Town of Weymouth.
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 Weymouth subdivision covenant notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Then submit the signed covenant as directed by the Planning Board.
- Do I need to sign the covenant before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed.
- Can this covenant be notarized remotely?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken.
- What if I am unsure how to submit the signed covenant?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Weymouth
Subdivision Covenant in other Norfolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.