West Brookfield, MA · Worcester County
Indemnity Agreement for Repair of Private Ways
This agreement allows West Brookfield to make temporary repairs to a private way and records a releasor’s promises concerning claims, costs, and responsibility for the way.
- 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
West Brookfield uses this agreement when the town plans temporary repairs to a private way it has determined requires repair by public necessity. The releasor—such as an abutting property owner or someone with a right to control or use the way—authorizes the work and agrees to specified releases, indemnity, and responsibilities. The document states that the town is not obligated to maintain or repair the way and that the agreement does not mean the town has accepted it.
Who needs it
A property owner or other person with a property right in or control of the private way signs when West Brookfield plans temporary repairs.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two acknowledgment blocks stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged the agreement as their free act and deed; each releasor signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Indemnity Agreement for Repair of Private Ways from the West Brookfield form source.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Complete the releasor, private way, date, and address details. Review the terms before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Acknowledge It on Video
Wait to sign until instructed, then personally acknowledge the agreement during the notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow West Brookfield's instructions for submitting the completed agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Brookfield. 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 should sign this private way repair agreement?
- The form is for a releasor who represents they own property abutting or including the way, control the way, or hold a property right to use it. The signer acknowledges the agreement before a notary.
- How do I get the agreement notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and acknowledge the agreement during the video session. Ask the city or town clerk if unsure whether the notarized version meets submission requirements.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The agreement includes acknowledgment blocks for the releasor to personally appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument as their free act and deed.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Confirm with the city or town clerk whether the completed agreement can be submitted in your preferred format.