Southbridge, MA · Worcester County
Assumption of Obligations by Subsequent Owner
This form lets a subsequent owner assume a prior subdivider’s obligations to the Town of Southbridge under a subdivision application and Southbridge Planning Board rules.
- 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 the subdivision plan, prior applicant, and deed by which the subsequent owner acquired the land. The new owner uses it to assume and agree to perform the prior subdivider’s obligations to the Town of Southbridge under the application and Planning Board rules. The form is titled for subsequent owners and provides a notarial block for the owner’s signature.
Who needs it
A subsequent owner who acquired all land in a subdivision shown on an approved plan may use this form to assume the prior subdivider’s obligations to Southbridge.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a personal-appearance acknowledgment block stating the signer appeared before the notary, showed identification, and signed the document in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Southbridge Form C-2, Assumption of Obligations by Subsequent Owner.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the subdivision, prior application, plan, deed, and subsequent owner details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, show identification, and sign in the notary’s presence as the form requires.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow Southbridge Planning Board instructions to submit the notarized form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southbridge. 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
- Who uses the Assumption of Obligations form?
- A subsequent owner who acquired all land in the subdivision shown on the plan can use this form to assume the prior subdivider’s obligations to Southbridge.
- How do I submit the completed form?
- The form concerns obligations to the Town of Southbridge under a subdivision application and Planning Board rules. Follow the Southbridge Planning Board’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form includes a notarial block stating that the signer personally appeared, showed identification, and signed in the notary’s presence.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature remotely when the service and document requirements are met.
- What if I am unsure whether this form applies to my property?
- Check the subdivision application and deed details, then contact the Southbridge Planning Board for guidance; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.