Charlton, MA · Worcester County
Subdivision Application and Covenant Forms
This 31-page packet contains Charlton Planning Board forms for subdivision applications, approvals, obligations, bonds, covenants, easements, and related work, completed by applicants, owners, and other parties.
- 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
Charlton’s subdivision rules packet includes applications for preliminary and definitive plan approval, plan modifications, and other Planning Board determinations, along with forms addressing obligations, performance, easements, and completed work. The packet includes acknowledgment blocks for certain instruments, including the assumption of obligations by a subsequent owner and the covenant. Use the form relevant to your subdivision matter and follow the Planning Board’s instructions; the packet does not indicate that every form requires notarization.
Who needs it
Property owners, subdivision applicants, and subsequent owners use the applicable packet form when submitting a subdivision matter or documenting related obligations for the Charlton Planning Board.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment before a notary public for the subsequent-owner assumption and covenant; the person named as appearing in each acknowledgment signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the Charlton subdivision forms packet and identify the form that applies to your matter.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicable form, leaving the notary acknowledgment and signature areas for the appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signer named in the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video session, follow the notary’s instructions, and sign when directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form as instructed by the Charlton Planning Board or city or town clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Charlton. 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
- Which forms in this packet include a notary acknowledgment?
- The text includes an acknowledgment before a notary public in Form C-2, Assumption of Obligations by Subsequent Owner, and Form G, Covenant. Not every form in the packet has a notary block.
- How do I get a subdivision form notarized online?
- Complete the applicable form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The signer appears by video, presents identification, and signs as directed during the session.
- Do I need to notarize every form in this packet?
- No notary requirement is shown for every form. The packet has acknowledgment blocks for Form C-2 and Form G; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27-29. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken.