Westborough, MA · Worcester County
Drainlayer License Application and Indemnification
This application requests a Westborough drainlayer license and includes an indemnification form; companies or contractors seeking to install underground utilities in town submit it to the Department of Public Works.
- 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 application collects company contact details, staffing, experience, equipment, and references for a request to install underground utilities in Westborough. It also sets out license conditions, including insurance and a performance bond, and requires the contractor to submit a signed, notarized indemnification form to the Department of Public Works. The form includes spaces for town approval and license information.
Who needs it
Companies or contractors requesting a Westborough license to install underground utilities should complete the application and submit its notarized indemnification form to the Department of Public Works.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnification page says the contractor's signature must be witnessed by a Notary Public, who must notarize the form; it does not specify a jurat or acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Westborough's drainlayer license application and indemnification form.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the company, staffing, experience, equipment, and reference information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the contractor's indemnification signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the indemnification during the video session so the notary can witness and notarize it.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and notarized indemnification to Westborough's Department of Public Works.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westborough. 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 notarized indemnification?
- Sign the indemnification in front of a notary, then submit it with the completed application to Westborough's Department of Public Works.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically says the contractor's signature on the indemnification must be witnessed and notarized. It does not state that the application pages require notarization.
- Can I sign the indemnification with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29, inserted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. Check with the Department of Public Works about its submission requirements.
- Where should I confirm municipal filing details?
- The form directs applicants to submit the indemnification to the Department of Public Works. For any uncertainty about municipal filing details, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.