Douglas, MA · Worcester County
Definitive Subdivision Covenant
This covenant is for an applicant seeking Douglas Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond and is signed by the applicant and, if different, the owner.
- 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
Form F sets out the applicant’s agreement not to sell or convey specified subdivision lots or build on them until required ways and municipal services are complete. The form says the covenant must be executed before the Planning Board endorses the definitive plan and must be recorded with the Worcester Registry of Deeds, or the recording fee paid to the Board if it records the agreement.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking definitive subdivision plan approval without a performance bond uses this covenant, with the owner also signing if different from the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the person whose name is signed on the document must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Download Douglas Planning Board Form F, the definitive subdivision covenant.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the application, plan, lot, date, and signature details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the signer who must acknowledge the signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and acknowledge signing the covenant voluntarily for its stated purpose.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Follow the form’s instructions to record the covenant with the Worcester Registry of Deeds, or pay the recording fee to the Planning Board if it records the agreement.
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 notarize the Douglas subdivision covenant online?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. The signer appears on video and acknowledges signing voluntarily for the document’s stated purpose.
- Do I need to sign this covenant before the Planning Board endorsement?
- The form states that the covenant must be executed before the Douglas Planning Board endorses the definitive plan.
- Who signs and acknowledges the covenant?
- The applicant signs the covenant. If the owner is not the applicant, the form also provides a signature line for the owner; the signer whose name is notarized must acknowledge the signature.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this Massachusetts 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. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Douglas
Agreement to Secure Performance by Bank Passbook
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Easement and Utilities Deed
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Release of Covenant and Conditions
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Subdivision Lender’s Agreement
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Agreement to Secure Performance by a Deposit of Money
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Agreement to Secure Performance by Deposit of Negotiable Securities
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Definitive Subdivision Covenant in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.