Rutland, MA · Worcester County
Performance Security by Deposit of Money
Rutland Planning Board Form G is an agreement in which a subdivision applicant provides a money deposit to secure construction of ways and installation of municipal services.
- 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 sets out the applicant’s obligations, the amount deposited, and the conditions for using or returning the funds, including accrued interest. The Town of Rutland says the approved Definitive Plan will not be endorsed until all parties sign the agreement and the security is deposited with the Town.
Who needs it
A subdivision applicant providing a money deposit to secure construction of ways and installation of municipal services in a Rutland subdivision needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block: a named Planning Board member and the Applicant appear before the notary and acknowledge the instrument as their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download Form G
Get Performance Security by Deposit of Money from the Rutland Planning Board forms page.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the applicant, subdivision, deposit, and project details, and arrange for the required parties to sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The Applicant and named Planning Board member appear before the notary and acknowledge the agreement.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the signed agreement and deposit to the Town as required for endorsement of the approved Definitive Plan.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rutland. 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 Form G notarized online?
- Complete the agreement, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The Applicant and the named Planning Board member must appear and acknowledge the instrument before the notary.
- Do I need to sign Form G before a notary?
- Yes. Form G includes an acknowledgment stating that a Planning Board member and the Applicant appeared before a notary and acknowledged the agreement as their free act and deed.
- When does Rutland require this agreement?
- The form states that the approved Definitive Plan will not be endorsed until all parties have signed the agreement and the security has been deposited with the Town.
- Can I use an online notary for this acknowledgment?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.