Ashburnham, MA · Worcester County
Surety Agreement for a Bond
This six-page agreement sets out the owner’s and surety’s obligations for a subdivision bond, and is completed by the landowner, surety company, and other parties identified in the agreement.
- 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 agreement describes how a surety bond secures construction of subdivision ways and installation of municipal services, and sets out the parties’ duties, release terms, and related conditions. The Planning Board uses it in connection with an approved definitive subdivision plan. The supplied PDF is labeled a sample form and says it is not to be used as an original, so confirm the correct document and submission requirements with the Planning Board before signing.
Who needs it
The landowner and surety company complete the agreement for a subdivision bond, with the Planning Board and any mortgagee or authorized representatives signing where indicated.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the owner, surety representative, Planning Board members, and mortgagee representative; each signer appears before a notary for the applicable block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Surety Agreement for a Bond and check with the Planning Board for the correct version, since this PDF is labeled a sample.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the agreement details and coordinate the required information and signatures with the owner, surety, and other parties.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each required signer appears by video and signs as directed by the notary for the relevant acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Follow the Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the completed agreement and any accompanying documents.
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 the Surety Agreement for a Bond notarized?
- Complete the applicable agreement details, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Each signer must appear for the acknowledgment block that applies to them.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this agreement?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the owner, surety representative, Planning Board members, and mortgagee representative. Ask the Planning Board which parties must sign and notarize the version you will submit.
- Can this sample PDF be submitted as the original?
- No. The PDF is labeled “Sample form – not to be used as original.” Confirm with the Planning Board which version to use and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize an eligible acknowledgment by video; confirm the Planning Board will accept the completed document.