Gardner, MA · Worcester County
Restrictive Covenant
This restrictive covenant is signed by subdivision landowners or applicants and submitted to the Gardner Planning Board as part of obtaining approval of a definitive plan without a performance bond.
- 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 covenant sets conditions for lots in a subdivision, including limits on building or conveyance until required ways and services are completed or other security is accepted. Gardner’s form says it must be executed before the Planning Board endorses the definitive plan, then recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds. It also describes how lots may be released from the covenant and requires all owners to sign when there is more than one owner.
Who needs it
Subdivision owners or applicants use this form when the Gardner Planning Board approves a definitive plan without requiring a performance bond.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment stating that the owner or applicant personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Gardner’s Form H Restrictive Covenant and review its conditions and signature requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested plan details, dates, owner information, and mortgage information where applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization appointment for the owner or applicant signing the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and sign when directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit the Covenant
Follow the form’s instructions to record the covenant with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds and provide required copies.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gardner. 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 restrictive covenant notarized?
- Complete the form, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and follow the city’s directions for submitting the executed covenant.
- Do I need to have every owner sign?
- Yes. The form states that if there is more than one owner, all must sign. The signature block identifies the signers as Owner(s)/Applicant(s).
- What does the covenant require?
- It sets conditions for subdivision lots, including restrictions on building or conveyance until required work is completed or other security is accepted. It also provides for release of lots by the Planning Board.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken. Confirm recording requirements with the registry of deeds.
- Where do I submit the completed covenant?
- The form says the covenant is to be recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds and lists copies for the applicant or owner, Planning Board, City Clerk, and other city offices. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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