Harvard, MA · Worcester County
Waiver of Title 5 Inspection
The Harvard Board of Health form lets property owners apply to waive a required Title 5 inspection of an on-site sewage disposal system under the stated conditions.
- 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
Harvard property owners use this form to request a waiver of the required Title 5 inspection for an on-site sewage disposal system. The waiver sets conditions, including connecting to the Town Center Sewer System within the specified period, following any upgrade schedule, and informing later owners. If approved, the waiver and its conditions must be recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds or registered with the Worcester Registry District of the Land Court, as applicable.
Who needs it
Harvard property owners seeking a waiver of a required Title 5 inspection for an on-site sewage disposal system should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block stating that signers personally appear, provide satisfactory identification evidence, and acknowledge signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Town Waiver for Title 5 Inspection from the Harvard Board of Health.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the property location and complete the signer details and date fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears on video, provides identification evidence, and acknowledges signing voluntarily.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed waiver to the Harvard Board of Health; the form also requires recording or registration if approved.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harvard. 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 Harvard Title 5 inspection waiver notarized?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the completed form to the Harvard Board of Health and arrange the required recording or registration.
- Do I need to sign this waiver in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment: each signer personally appears before the notary, provides satisfactory evidence of identification, and acknowledges signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27-29, inserted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. Confirm acceptance with the recipient.
- Where does the form say the approved waiver must be recorded?
- The form says to record it with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds or register it with the Worcester Registry District of the Land Court, as applicable. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.