Clinton, MA · Worcester County
Declaration of Homestead for Elderly Persons
This declaration is for homeowners filing for homestead protection as elderly persons and identifies their principal residence and deed reference.
- 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
This declaration is for a homeowner seeking homestead protection as an elderly person. It identifies the owner, principal residence, and deed reference, and includes a statement that the property is used as the owner’s principal residence. Complete it when filing an elderly-person homestead declaration for the property. The form provides a notarial acknowledgment and spaces for the notary’s commission expiration; check the city or town’s instructions for where to file the completed document.
Who needs it
A homeowner filing for homestead protection as an elderly person needs this declaration to identify the property used as their principal residence.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each named homeowner signing the declaration must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Declaration
Download the Declaration of Homestead for Elderly Persons from the City of Clinton.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the homeowner’s name, city or town, property location, deed reference, and declaration date.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration during the online notarization so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit The Declaration
Follow the filing instructions for the completed declaration and contact the city or town clerk if unsure.
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
- What does this declaration do?
- It declares that the homeowner uses the described property as their principal residence and is filing for homestead protection as an elderly person.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- How do I submit the completed declaration?
- Follow the filing instructions provided for the form. If you are unsure where to submit it, confirm with the city or town clerk.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely when the form and filing requirements allow.