Douglas, MA · Worcester County
Agreement to Secure Performance by a Deposit of Money
This agreement secures construction of subdivision ways and municipal services with a money deposit, and is completed by the property owner and Douglas 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
Douglas Planning Board Form G sets out an agreement to secure construction of ways and installation of municipal services in an approved subdivision using a deposit of money. The owner and Planning Board fill in project, deposit, deadline, and other agreement details, then sign the agreement. The form provides for the deposit to be released or applied under the agreement’s terms and for the endorsed subdivision plan and related instruments to be recorded at the registry of deeds.
Who needs it
The owner of a parcel shown on an approved definitive subdivision plan and the Douglas Planning Board use this form when securing subdivision work with a money deposit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the owner or authorized signer and Planning Board members; each signer must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Douglas Planning Board Form G, Agreement to Secure Performance by a Deposit of Money.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the owner, subdivision, deposit, deadline, and other applicable agreement details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the owner or authorized signer and any Planning Board members whose signatures require acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge each signature in the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed agreement to the Douglas Planning Board and follow its directions about recording required instruments at the registry of deeds.
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 submit this agreement?
- Fill in the agreement details, have the required signers acknowledge their signatures before a notary, and submit it to the Douglas Planning Board. The form also refers to recording the endorsed plan and required instruments at the registry of deeds.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the form?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner or authorized signer and for Planning Board members. Ask the Planning Board which signatures and completed sections it requires for your agreement.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- 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 an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken.
- Who should I contact about form requirements?
- Contact the Douglas Planning Board about completing and submitting this agreement. For questions about municipal filing or where to submit a document, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.