Ashburnham, MA · Worcester County
Release or Partial Release of Covenant
This form releases specified lots from a covenant agreement and is completed by a majority of the Ashburnham Planning Board for the record owner and affected property.
- 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 form documents the Ashburnham Planning Board’s release of specified lots from the provisions of a covenant agreement, either in full or in part. It identifies the lots, plan, covenant date, and record owner, and includes a space for the Board chairman and other members to sign. Use it when the Board is releasing lots from a covenant; ask the Town how to submit or record the completed instrument.
Who needs it
A record owner seeking release of specified lots from a covenant uses this form with action by a majority of the Ashburnham Planning Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment, not a jurat; the person named in the notarial block signs and acknowledges the preceding or attached document before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Form K, Release or Partial Release of Covenant, from the Town of Ashburnham.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the lot, plan, covenant, owner, and execution-date information as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The person named in the notarial block signs and acknowledges the document during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Completed Form
Follow the Town’s instructions to submit or record the executed release.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ashburnham. 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 covenant release?
- Identify the lots, plan, covenant date, and record owner, then arrange for the Planning Board members to execute the form. The named signer must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. Confirm with the Town that it will accept the completed document.
- Where should I submit the completed release?
- The form does not specify where to submit or record it. Ask the Ashburnham Planning Board or confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.