New Sharon, ME · Franklin County
Intention to Build Notification Form
New Sharon applicants use this notification form to describe a proposed living-space structure or structure over 400 square feet and provide property, site-plan, and supporting information to the town.
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 for applicant and property details, proposed structure information, and sketches showing the structure and its location on the property. New dwellings and certain changes to living space require supporting documents, while projects near rivers, ponds, streams, or wetlands may require Planning Board approval. The packet also includes an address request, road commissioner authorization, and a sworn statement about marijuana-related activity.
Who needs it
Anyone notifying New Sharon about a proposed living-space structure or a structure over 400 square feet should complete the form and include applicable attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The marijuana moratorium statement has a jurat; the person making the statement must swear or affirm its truth before the notary and sign.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the New Sharon Intention to Build Notification Form and review its attachments.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide applicant and property details, answer the structure questions, and prepare the required sketches and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement and have valid identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, swear or affirm the statement, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed form, applicable attachments, and the listed fee to the Town of New Sharon.
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 complete the Intention to Build Notification Form?
- Fill in the applicant and property information, answer the structure questions, and attach applicable plans and documents. Sign the sworn marijuana statement before a notary.
- Do I need to attach a septic system design?
- The form says to attach an approved septic system design if the proposal is a new dwelling, additional living space, or a seasonal-to-year-round conversion.
- Can I sign the sworn statement with an online notary?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary for eligible acts. The person making this statement must swear or affirm it during the notarization.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- Submit the completed notification and applicable attachments to the Town of New Sharon. The form lists a $25 application fee, payable to the Town of New Sharon.
- What if I am unsure where a related record should be filed?
- The form directs applicants to the town for this notification. For other records, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.