Rockland, MA · Plymouth County
Certificate of Performance (Covenant Approval Release)
This certificate records the Rockland Planning Board’s confirmation that covenant work is complete and releases identified lots from sale and building restrictions.
- 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
Rockland’s Form E certifies that the Planning Board is satisfied that work required by a recorded covenant has been completed for the lots listed on the form. It releases those lots from the sale and building restrictions specified on the referenced plan. The form identifies the covenant and plan recording details and includes an acknowledgment for a Planning Board member; coordinate its completion with the Planning Board.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant seeking release of identified lots from covenant restrictions may need this certificate after the Planning Board is satisfied that required work is complete.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block, not a jurat; one named Planning Board member personally appears and acknowledges the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download Rockland Form E and review its covenant, plan, lot, and acknowledgment details.
- 2
Coordinate with the Planning Board
Confirm the listed lots and recording information and coordinate completion with the Planning Board.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the Planning Board member named to acknowledge the instrument.
- 4
Sign on Video
The named member appears by video and acknowledges the certificate before the notary.
- 5
Submit the Certificate
Follow the Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the completed certificate.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockland. 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
- What does Rockland’s Certificate of Performance do?
- It certifies that the Planning Board is satisfied that covenant work is complete for the listed lots and releases them from the sale and building restrictions specified on the plan.
- Who signs before the notary?
- The form’s acknowledgment says that one of the named Rockland Planning Board members personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as the free act and deed of the Board.
- How do I arrange notarization for this certificate?
- Coordinate the certificate with the Planning Board, then book a commissioned online notary for the named member’s acknowledgment. The signer appears by video and acknowledges the instrument.
- Do I need to confirm how the certificate is submitted?
- Yes. The form refers to recorded covenant and plan information, but it does not state submission instructions. Confirm the required process with the Planning Board; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize remotely?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. Ask the Planning Board whether it accepts a remotely notarized certificate.