Southbridge, MA · Worcester County
Subdivision Covenant
This covenant records an applicant’s promises about completing subdivision ways and municipal services, and is submitted by landowners seeking Southbridge Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond.
- 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 covenant sets conditions on selling or building on subdivision lots until required ways and municipal services are completed, and describes how lots may be released from those conditions. Southbridge requires it to be executed before the Planning Board endorses approval of the definitive plan; the applicant agrees to record it with the Worcester registry of deeds, unless the Planning Board records it.
Who needs it
Landowners applying for Southbridge Planning Board approval of a definitive subdivision plan without a performance bond need to execute this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a personal-appearance acknowledgment: each person whose name is signed on the document appears before the notary and is identified through satisfactory evidence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get Southbridge Form F, the Covenant, from the town’s document center.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the subdivision, applicant, property, plan, mortgage, and signature details requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video, provide satisfactory evidence of identification, and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit the Covenant
Follow the Planning Board’s instructions for recording the covenant with the Worcester registry of deeds or arranging for the board to record it.
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
- How do I submit the completed subdivision covenant?
- The form says the undersigned agrees to record the covenant with the Worcester registry of deeds, or pay the necessary recording fee if the Planning Board records it. Check the filing arrangements with the board.
- Do I need to sign the covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a personal-appearance acknowledgment stating that the signer appears before the notary and is identified through satisfactory evidence.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm acceptance and recording requirements with the Planning Board or registry of deeds.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure how to complete or file the form?
- Ask the Southbridge Planning Board about the covenant and plan approval process, and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about municipal filing questions.
Other forms in Southbridge
Subdivision Covenant in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.