Carver, MA · Plymouth County
Form F Covenant
This covenant records an owner’s commitments for a Carver subdivision seeking definitive plan approval without a performance bond, and is filed 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
Carver’s Form F Covenant sets out the owner’s obligations when the Planning Board is asked to approve a definitive subdivision plan without requiring a performance bond. It addresses construction of ways and municipal services, limits on selling or building on lots before those improvements are complete, and recording the covenant with the registry of deeds. The form says it must be executed before the Planning Board endorses approval of the definitive plan.
Who needs it
The property owner or owners named in a Carver definitive subdivision plan application need this form when seeking Planning Board approval without a performance bond.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the owner, mortgagee or representative, and spouse; each applicable signer must appear before the notary and acknowledge the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Carver’s Form F Covenant from the Town of Carver.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the subdivision, ownership, mortgage, and other applicable details. Arrange for all required owners and other applicable signers to sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and acknowledge the instrument before the notary; complete the applicable acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Carver Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the executed covenant and recording it with the registry of deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carver. 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 Carver Form F Covenant?
- Fill in the subdivision, ownership, mortgage, and construction details; arrange for each applicable signer to acknowledge the instrument before a notary; then follow the Planning Board’s filing instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the covenant before submitting it?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks and states that the covenant must be executed before endorsement of the definitive plan by the Planning Board.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; check that the city or town clerk accepts the completed form.
- Who must sign the covenant?
- The form says the owner of record must sign and that all owners must sign if there is more than one. It also provides separate acknowledgment blocks for a mortgagee or authorized representative and a spouse, when applicable. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Carver
Form F Covenant in other Plymouth County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.