Douglas, MA · Worcester County
Subdivision Surety Agreement for a Bond
This agreement sets out the owner’s and surety’s obligations for securing subdivision road construction and municipal services, and is filed with the Douglas Planning Board for an approved subdivision.
- 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 documents security for constructing ways and installing municipal services in an approved definitive subdivision, along with the responsibilities of the owner, surety, and Planning Board. It covers a money deposit or surety bond, deadlines, release conditions, and related approvals. The form states that it becomes effective after execution by all parties, Planning Board endorsement, and recording or registering the plan at the Worcester Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
The record owner of land in an approved Douglas definitive subdivision, and any surety or mortgagee signing the agreement, may need to complete the applicable sections.
Why it needs a notary
The owner, surety company representative, Planning Board members, and mortgagee each have acknowledgment blocks stating that they personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Download the Douglas Planning Board Subdivision Surety Agreement for a Bond.
- 2
Fill In Applicable Sections
Enter the subdivision, owner, surety, security, and other requested details in the applicable sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the signers whose acknowledgment blocks apply.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and acknowledge execution of the agreement before the notary.
- 5
Submit the Agreement
Submit the completed agreement to the Douglas Planning Board and follow its instructions for plan endorsement and 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 the subdivision surety agreement notarized?
- Complete the applicable agreement sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Signers appear on video and acknowledge signing the agreement.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this form?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner, surety company representative, Planning Board members, and mortgagee. Check which sections apply to your agreement and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. An acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth may be recognized when performed by a notary authorized where it was taken.
- Where does the form say the subdivision plan is recorded?
- The agreement says the endorsed definitive subdivision plan is recorded or registered at the Worcester Registry of Deeds at the owner’s expense.