Rockland, MA · Plymouth County
Subdivision Covenant Form D
Rockland Planning Board Form D is a covenant submitted with a definitive subdivision plan when the applicant seeks approval without a performance bond, and is signed by the applicant and, if applicable, the owner.
- 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
This covenant sets out the applicant’s commitments concerning ownership, subdivision roads and municipal services, and conditions for releasing lots. The form states that it takes effect when the Planning Board approves the definitive plan and is recorded with the plan at the registry of deeds. Rockland requires the covenant when approving a subdivision plan without requiring a performance bond.
Who needs it
An applicant submitting a definitive subdivision plan to the Rockland Planning Board without a performance bond needs this covenant, with the owner also signing if different.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment stating that the above-named signer personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as a free act and deed; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download Form D
Get the Rockland Planning Board Form D covenant PDF.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicant, plan, address, mortgage, and date information that applies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to Rockland
Follow the Planning Board’s instructions to submit the completed covenant with the definitive plan.
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 Form D covenant?
- It records commitments about subdivision ownership, roads, municipal services, and lot releases when the Planning Board approves a definitive plan without a performance bond.
- Who signs the covenant?
- The applicant signs the form. It also provides an owner signature line if the owner is different from the applicant.
- Do I need to sign before a notary?
- Yes. Form D includes an acknowledgment for the signer to acknowledge the instrument as a free act and deed before a notary.
- How do I submit the completed Form D?
- Complete the form, sign before a notary, and follow the Rockland Planning Board’s instructions for submitting it with the definitive plan. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization by its notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized where taken. Check with the Planning Board about its submission requirements.