Douglas, MA · Worcester County
Agreement to Secure Performance by Bank Passbook
This agreement lets a property owner, bank, and Douglas Planning Board document a bank-passbook deposit securing construction of subdivision ways and installation of municipal services.
- 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 sets out how a bank passbook deposit secures construction of ways and installation of municipal services for an approved definitive subdivision plan. Douglas Planning Board Form J is used when an owner chooses this deposit method; it identifies the owner, bank, subdivision, secured amount, completion terms, and related responsibilities. The form includes signature and notary sections for the owner, Planning Board members, and any mortgagee providing assent.
Who needs it
An owner securing subdivision construction and municipal services with a bank passbook, along with the bank and any mortgagee whose assent is included, uses this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the owner, Planning Board members, and mortgagee; each person signing a block must acknowledge the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Agreement
Get Douglas Planning Board Form J, Agreement to Secure Performance by Bank Passbook.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Enter the owner, bank, subdivision, deposit amount, completion details, and applicable assent information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment blocks that apply to your signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
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Submit to the Planning Board
Submit the completed agreement to the Douglas Planning Board and follow its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Douglas. 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 and notarize Douglas Planning Board Form J?
- Fill in the agreement and applicable signature sections, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the relevant acknowledgment block during the video session and submit the completed form to the Douglas Planning Board.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this agreement?
- The form provides separate acknowledgment blocks for the owner, Planning Board members, and mortgagee. Each signer using one of those blocks must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
- 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 acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized where taken.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The form concerns the Douglas Planning Board and an approved subdivision plan. Check with the Planning Board about submission requirements; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.