Rutland, MA · Worcester County
Release of Lots via Certificate of Performance
This form lets the Rutland Planning Board certify completed work and release specified lots from sale and building restrictions, with signatures from a board member and the applicant.
- 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 form records the Planning Board’s certification that work required by a Certificate of Action and Covenant has been completed to its satisfaction. It identifies the plan and lots being released from the restrictions on sale and building. Use it when the board is releasing lots after completion of the required work; the form includes an acknowledgment for a board member and the applicant.
Who needs it
A Rutland Planning Board majority and the applicant use this form when documenting completion of required work and release of the specified lots.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; one 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 the Form
Get Form H-1, Release of Lots via Certificate of Performance, from the Rutland Planning Board forms page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the Certificate of Action, Covenant, plan, lot, and date details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for the Planning Board member and applicant named in the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge the instrument as the form requires.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form to the Rutland Planning Board and confirm any submission instructions with the town.
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 complete the Release of Lots form?
- Identify the Certificate of Action, Covenant, plan, and lots being released, then arrange for the required signatures and acknowledgment. Submit the completed form to the Rutland Planning Board.
- Do I need to sign before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block for one Planning Board member and the applicant to appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; check that the town will accept the completed form.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form is a Rutland Planning Board document. Ask the board where to submit it, and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.