Douglas, MA · Worcester County
Subdivision Lender’s Agreement
The Town of Douglas Planning Board’s Lender’s Agreement sets terms for a lender to retain funds as security for subdivision road construction and municipal services, and is signed by the owner, lender, and Planning Board.
- 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 agreement describes how a lender retains funds otherwise due to a property owner to secure construction of subdivision ways and installation of municipal services. It sets out the parties’ responsibilities, conditions for releasing or using the funds, and the owner’s and lender’s commitments. The Town of Douglas Planning Board uses it in connection with an approved definitive subdivision plan when the owner secures required work through a lender’s agreement.
Who needs it
Owners, lenders, and Planning Board members named in a Douglas subdivision agreement may need to complete and sign the applicable signature sections.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner, Planning Board members, and mortgagee; each named signer appears before the notary for the relevant block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Town of Douglas Planning Board Lender’s Agreement form.
- 2
Fill in the Required Details
Enter the owner, lender, subdivision, security, and other applicable agreement information before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the signers whose sections require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears before the commissioned online notary and completes the applicable acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit the Agreement
Follow the Douglas Planning Board’s instructions for submitting the agreement and related instruments for recording or registration.
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 get the Douglas Lender’s Agreement notarized?
- Complete the relevant fields, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer must appear on video and sign the form’s acknowledgment section as directed.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this form?
- The form provides acknowledgment blocks for the owner, Planning Board members, and mortgagee. Check which sections apply to your signing and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign the agreement remotely?
- 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 is taken is recognized under G.L. c. 183, §30(b).
- Who files this agreement?
- The form says the approved subdivision plan and required instruments are to be recorded or registered at the Worcester County Registry of Deeds at the owner’s expense. Ask the Douglas Planning Board about filing instructions.
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Definitive Subdivision Covenant
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Release of Covenant and Conditions
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Agreement to Secure Performance by a Deposit of Money
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