Shrewsbury, MA · Worcester County
Form M Certificate of Ownership
Form M Certificate of Ownership identifies parties of interest to a plan and is completed by an applicant submitting information to the Shrewsbury 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 form certifies to the Town of Shrewsbury, through its Planning Board, that the parties of interest to a listed plan are identified. It collects plan details, record-owner information, and information about trust, corporate, or partnership ownership, along with whether the applicant owns the land or has contractual development rights. The applicant and owner sign the form, which includes a notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
An applicant completing the Town’s Form M for a plan must provide the requested plan and ownership details and obtain the required signatures.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Commonwealth of Massachusetts acknowledgment block; the applicant and owner sign, and the person acknowledging the instrument appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download Form M
Get the Shrewsbury Form M Certificate of Ownership PDF.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the plan details, record-owner information, and other ownership details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Planning Board
Submit the completed certificate to the Town of Shrewsbury through its Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shrewsbury. 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 Form M?
- Fill in the plan and record-owner details, provide any ownership information requested for a trust, corporation, or partnership, and have the applicant and owner sign.
- Do I need to notarize the certificate?
- Yes. Form M includes a Massachusetts acknowledgment block for the person who appears before the notary and acknowledges signing the instrument voluntarily for its stated purpose.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment by video; ask the Planning Board whether it accepts the remotely notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form is addressed to the Town of Shrewsbury through its Planning Board. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about submission or acceptance requirements.
Other forms in Shrewsbury
Form M Certificate of Ownership in other Worcester County cities
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