New Sharon, ME · Franklin County
Intention to Build Notification Form
This form notifies the Town of New Sharon about proposed living-space structures and structures over 400 square feet; the person submitting the notification provides project and property details.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of New Sharon · New Sharon, Franklin County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- newsharon.maine.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 asks about the proposed structure, its location, and whether it is a new dwelling, additional living space, or a seasonal-to-year-round conversion. It also requires a sketch and location plan, and may require septic documentation, Planning Board approval, and additional documents for new dwellings. The applicant certifies a statement about marijuana-related activities on the property, and the form includes Town review and approval fields.
Who needs it
A person proposing a living-space structure or a structure over 400 square feet should submit this notification to the Town of New Sharon.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat stating the signer swears and affirms the marijuana-related certification; the applicant signs that statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Intention to Build Notification Form from the Town of New Sharon.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the applicant and property details, answer the project questions, and prepare the required sketch and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the jurat on the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement in the online notary’s presence and complete the required oath or affirmation.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed form, attachments, and application fee to the Town of New Sharon for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Sharon. 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 Intention to Build Notification Form?
- Complete the form, attach the plans and any required supporting documents, and submit it with the application fee to the Town of New Sharon for review.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat for the applicant’s statement, which says the signer swears and affirms that the statement is true and accurate.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. The form’s jurat requires the signer to swear or affirm the statement.
- What documents may need to accompany the form?
- Depending on the project, attach an approved septic system design, the Planning Board’s approval letter, and, for new dwellings, the listed utility and driveway-related documents.
- Where do I submit the form or check related records?
- Submit this municipal notification to the Town of New Sharon. For questions about land records, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.