Ashburnham, MA · Worcester County
Form F Subdivision Covenant
This seven-page covenant sets out obligations for completing subdivision roads and municipal services; the property owner submits it to the Ashburnham Planning Board for an approved definitive subdivision plan.
- 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
Ashburnham Planning Board Form F is a covenant between the board and a subdivision property owner. It describes the owner’s commitments for completing roads and municipal services, conditions on building or conveying lots, and how the covenant may be released or amended. The form says it is a sample, not for use as an original, and provides for recording or registering the executed covenant with the registry of deeds after plan approval.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking approval of a definitive subdivision plan in Ashburnham may need this covenant, with mortgagee assent when applicable, as security for roads and municipal services.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner, owner’s spouse when applicable, planning board members, and mortgagee; each signer appearing in a block signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Form F from the Ashburnham Planning Board and note that the PDF identifies itself as a sample, not for use as an original.
- 2
Complete the Covenant
Fill in the applicable owner, subdivision, approval, and mortgagee information. Ask the Planning Board about any fields or attachments you are unsure of.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session for each signer who must complete an acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears by video and signs as directed during the session; do not sign the acknowledgment block beforehand.
- 5
Submit and Record
Submit the executed covenant as directed by the Planning Board, then follow the form’s instructions for recording or registering it with the registry of deeds.
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 get Form F notarized online?
- Complete the form and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Signers appear by video and complete the acknowledgment before submitting the covenant to the Planning Board.
- Do I need to use this sample as my original?
- No. The form itself states, “Sample form – not to be used as original.” Ask the Ashburnham Planning Board for instructions on obtaining or preparing the required original.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this acknowledgment?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm the receiving office accepts your remotely notarized document.
- Where does the executed covenant get recorded?
- The form calls for recording or registering the covenant with the registry of deeds after the definitive subdivision plan is endorsed. Confirm filing requirements with the appropriate registry.
- Who should I ask if I am unsure about the city’s requirements?
- Contact the Ashburnham Planning Board about subdivision approval and the sample form; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about municipal filing instructions.
Form F Subdivision Covenant in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.