Douglas, MA · Worcester County
Agreement to Secure Performance by Deposit of Negotiable Securities
This agreement lets a subdivision owner secure construction of ways and municipal services with negotiable securities, and is submitted to the Douglas Planning Board as part of subdivision approval.
- 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 the owner’s security deposit, construction obligations, deadlines, and the Planning Board’s terms for releasing or using the securities. The Douglas Planning Board uses it for an approved definitive subdivision plan when the owner secures construction of ways and municipal services by depositing negotiable securities. It also contains signature and acknowledgment sections for the owner, Planning Board members, and mortgagee, if applicable.
Who needs it
An owner securing construction obligations for a Douglas definitive subdivision plan with negotiable securities needs to complete this agreement for the Planning Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the owner, Planning Board members, and mortgagee’s authorized signer, who must appear before a notary to acknowledge execution.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Agreement
Get the Douglas Planning Board agreement to secure performance by a deposit of negotiable securities.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, subdivision, securities, deadlines, and other applicable details. Follow Planning Board instructions for any sections that do not apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each signer who must acknowledge execution.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign or acknowledge the agreement as directed during the notarial session.
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Submit to the Planning Board
Send the completed agreement to the Douglas Planning Board and follow its directions for plan endorsement and registry of deeds recording.
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 this Douglas subdivision agreement notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The owner and any other signer using an acknowledgment block must appear and acknowledge signing during the online session.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the agreement?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner, Planning Board members, and a mortgagee’s authorized signer. Follow the Planning Board’s instructions about which blocks and signers apply to your agreement.
- Can I use online notarization for this form in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes qualifying acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth.
- Where do I submit the completed agreement?
- The form is for the Douglas Planning Board and refers to recording the endorsed plan at the Worcester County Registry of Deeds. Confirm submission and recording details with the Planning Board; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.