Mattapoisett, MA · Plymouth County
Form F Subdivision Covenant
Form F is a covenant submitted to the Mattapoisett Planning Board by a landowner seeking approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond.
- 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 sets out the owner’s commitments concerning subdivision roads, municipal services, lot sales, and building until required work is completed. It also addresses mortgageholder consent, recording, and possible release of the covenant. The form says it must be executed before the Planning Board endorses approval of the definitive plan and takes effect upon endorsement.
Who needs it
An owner submitting a definitive subdivision plan to the Mattapoisett Planning Board without a performance bond uses this covenant, with applicable mortgageholder and spouse provisions completed as needed.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment: the named signer personally appears before the notary, proves identity through satisfactory evidence, and acknowledges signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download Form F
Get the Form F covenant from the Mattapoisett town website.
- 2
Fill Out the Covenant
Enter the requested applicant, subdivision, property, mortgage, and completion details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the Mattapoisett Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the completed covenant.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mattapoisett. 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 submit the notarized Form F covenant?
- Complete and sign the covenant, then follow the Mattapoisett Planning Board’s submission instructions. The form says the covenant is to be recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.
- Do I need to sign Form F in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the named signer, who must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily.
- Can I sign Form F 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. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes qualifying acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth. Confirm acceptance with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who files this covenant?
- The form is for the owner submitting a definitive subdivision plan to the Mattapoisett Planning Board without a performance bond. It states that the covenant is to be recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.
Form F Subdivision Covenant in other Plymouth County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.