Shrewsbury, MA · Worcester County
Covenant Lot Release
This Covenant Release certifies that specified lots have met secured work requirements and are released from sale and building restrictions; it is completed by a majority of Shrewsbury Planning Board members.
- 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 identifies a recorded covenant and plan, lists the lots being released, and states that the required work has been secured by surety. Shrewsbury Planning Board members use it to document the release of those lots from the covenant’s sale and building restrictions. The form includes an acknowledgment for one named board member and references recording information at the Worcester District Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
A majority of the Shrewsbury Planning Board completes the release, and one named board member appears before a notary to acknowledge it.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, not a jurat; one named Planning Board member signs and acknowledges the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Covenant Release form from the Shrewsbury document page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the covenant, plan, recording, and lot details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for the Planning Board member who will acknowledge the instrument.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the commissioned online notary’s instructions and acknowledge the document during the video session.
- 5
Submit the Release
Follow the appropriate submission or recording instructions for the completed release.
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
- What does the Covenant Lot Release do?
- It certifies that specified lots have met work requirements secured by surety and releases them from the covenant’s sale and building restrictions.
- Who signs the Shrewsbury lot release?
- The form states that a majority of the Planning Board certifies the release. One named Planning Board member appears before a notary to acknowledge the instrument.
- Do I need to record the completed release?
- The form refers to a covenant and plan recorded at the Worcester District Registry of Deeds. Confirm filing or recording steps with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely when authorized for the notarial act; check that the registry will accept the completed document.