Holden, MA · Worcester County
Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Natural Persons
This declaration lets natural-person homeowners state that their Massachusetts home is or will be their principal residence and is intended for filing with the appropriate Registry of Deeds.
- 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
Homeowners use this form to declare a homestead for a home they own and occupy, or intend to occupy, as their principal residence. It asks for owner and property details, deed or title information, and any applicable age, disability, spouse, or servicemember information. The form includes a $35 filing fee and directs applicants to sign before a notary; after completion, it can be submitted to the appropriate Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
Natural-person owners who want to declare a homestead for a Massachusetts home they occupy or intend to occupy as their principal residence may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat: each applicant signs before the notary, who verifies identity and administers an oath or affirmation about the document’s truthfulness.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Natural Persons from Holden’s form page.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide owner and home information, select the applicable options, and enter the deed, title, or inheritance details that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the applicant section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during the remote session so the notary can verify your identity and administer the required oath or affirmation.
- 5
Submit for Filing
Submit the completed declaration and $35 filing fee to the appropriate Registry of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Holden. 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 the Holden homestead declaration?
- Enter the owner, home, and deed or title details, complete any applicable owner information, then sign before a notary. Submit the completed form and $35 filing fee to the appropriate Registry of Deeds.
- Do I need to sign the declaration in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says applicants must sign in front of a notary. Its notary section requires identity verification and an oath or affirmation that the document’s contents are truthful and accurate to the signer’s knowledge and belief.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely; check with the Registry of Deeds about its submission requirements.
- What if I am unsure which Registry of Deeds information to enter?
- The form asks for the registry district and recording details, such as book and page, when applicable. Contact the Registry of Deeds or confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.