Clinton, MA · Worcester County
Declaration of Homestead
This Declaration of Homestead lets a householder or sole owner declare a Worcester County property as a residence and homestead under the Massachusetts law cited on the form.
- 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 signer provides their name, city or town, property location, and deed book and page reference, then declares ownership, possession, and occupancy of the premises as a residence and homestead. The form includes an acknowledgment for the signer and a notary section. Use it when making the declaration described in the form; it does not state a filing deadline or submission office, so check with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Who needs it
A householder or sole owner who owns, possesses, and occupies the described premises as a residence and homestead may use this declaration.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment stating the signer appeared before a notary, showed satisfactory identification, and acknowledged signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Declaration
Get the Declaration of Homestead from the Clinton form page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide your name, city or town, property location, and deed book and page reference.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, show satisfactory identification, and sign when instructed so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit the Form
Follow the city or town clerk’s instructions for submitting the completed declaration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clinton. 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 Declaration of Homestead?
- Enter your name, city or town, property location, and deed book and page reference. Sign before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment section.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s acknowledgment says the signer personally appeared before a notary, provided satisfactory identification, and acknowledged signing voluntarily.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. An acknowledgment taken outside Massachusetts by a notary authorized where it was taken is recognized under the law cited for such acknowledgments.
- Where do I submit the completed declaration?
- The form does not name a submission office. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure where to file it.