Lunenburg, MA · Worcester County
Certificate of Ownership
This certificate identifies parties of interest to a plan and is completed by an applicant submitting plan information to the Town of Lunenburg Planning Board.
- 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 certificate asks the applicant to identify the plan, record owner or owners, and related ownership details, including information about trusts, corporations, or partnerships where applicable. The applicant also states whether they own or have contractual rights to develop the land, then signs with the owner. It is addressed to the Town of Lunenburg through its Planning Board for identifying parties of interest to the listed plan.
Who needs it
An applicant submitting plan information to the Lunenburg Planning Board uses this certificate to identify the parties of interest and provide ownership details.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the applicant and owner sign the certificate, and the signer appearing before the notary acknowledges signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Ownership from the Town of Lunenburg.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the plan details, ownership information, and applicable trust, corporation, or partnership details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature when the notary instructs you.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Submit the completed certificate to the Town of Lunenburg Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lunenburg. 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 Certificate of Ownership notarized?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the completed certificate to the Lunenburg Planning Board.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily. Follow the form’s signature and notary instructions.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm submission requirements with the Planning Board.
- Who should be listed as a party of interest?
- The form asks for record owner information and, for ownership through a trust, corporation, or partnership, additional trustee, officer, partner, beneficiary, or shareholder details. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Certificate of Ownership in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.