Freedom, NH · Carroll County
Merger of Lots Application
This application asks the Freedom Planning Board to merge designated lots for tax assessment and land use purposes; landowners submit it when requesting approval to combine their lots.
- 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
Landowners use this application to ask the Freedom Planning Board to combine specified lots into one lot for assessment and land use purposes. The form includes attestations about whether the lots have mortgages, an oath for a landowner, and spaces for the Board’s approval. The town’s form says mortgagee notices and written consents are required when mortgages exist, and that a copy of the decision is filed with the Carroll County Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
Landowners seeking Freedom Planning Board approval to combine lots for tax assessment and land use purposes should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath, not an acknowledgment; the landowner named in the oath must swear the statement before a notary public or justice of the peace.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Merger of Lots Application from the Town of Freedom.
- 2
Complete the Form
Identify the lots and tax map, then complete the applicable mortgage attestation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to administer the oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and swear to the statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and any required mortgage notices to the Freedom Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freedom. 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 Merger of Lots Application?
- Fill in the lot and tax map details, complete the applicable mortgage attestation, and sign the oath before a notary public or justice of the peace. Submit the application to the Freedom Planning Board.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The form contains an oath stating that the landowner swears the statement is correct, true, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief.
- Can I sign the oath with an online notary?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a, effective February 6, 2022. You can sign before a commissioned online notary; confirm with the town/city if unsure.
- What if there is a mortgage on a lot?
- The form says to notify each mortgage holder when submitting the application, attach copies of the notices, and provide each mortgage holder’s written consent before the merger is recorded.