Eaton, NH · Carroll County
Notice of Voluntary Merger
This notice asks the Eaton Planning Board to merge contiguous pre-existing lots for municipal assessment and land-use purposes, and is filed by the property owner or owners.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Eaton · Eaton, Carroll County, New Hampshire
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- eatonnh.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
Property owners use this notice to ask the Eaton Planning Board to combine contiguous pre-existing lots into one lot for assessment and land-use purposes. Submit the completed original with all original signatures, a copy of a deed showing ownership, and $65 for administrative costs, including recording fees. The Board processes correctly completed applications at its next meeting; the merger takes effect after recording and the Town Office receives a copy bearing Registry stamps.
Who needs it
Owners of two or more contiguous pre-existing approved or subdivided lots who want them treated as one lot for assessment and land-use purposes file this notice.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath administered by a notary public or Justice of the Peace; the property owner or owners sign and swear that their statement is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Notice
Get the Notice of Voluntary Merger from the Town of Eaton.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the lot information and owner details, and attach a deed copy and any required mortgage-holder notices.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owners who must swear to the statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statement during your notary video session; ask the Board about its original-document requirements first.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the original notarized notice, deed copy, and $65 fee to the Eaton Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eaton. 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 Notice of Voluntary Merger?
- Send the original completed and notarized notice, a deed copy showing ownership, and the $65 administrative fee to the Eaton Planning Board. The form says copies will not be recorded.
- Do I need to notify mortgage holders?
- If any lot has a mortgage, the form requires written notice to each mortgage holder and their written consent as a condition of approval. Attach copies of the notices.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a. Ask the Eaton Planning Board whether it will accept an electronically notarized original before signing.
- What happens after the Planning Board approves the merger?
- The notice is submitted to the Carroll County Registry of Deeds and returned after recording. The merger takes effect when recorded and the Town Office receives a copy showing the Registry stamps.
- What if I am unsure whether the Town accepts online notarization?
- The form requires original signatures and an original notary seal. Contact the Eaton Planning Board before signing; confirm with the town/city if unsure.