Stoddard, NH · Cheshire County
ADU Owner Occupancy Agreement
The ADU Owner Occupancy Agreement is for property owners in Stoddard who affirm occupancy and rental limits in exchange for permission to construct an accessory dwelling unit.
- 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
This agreement records the owners’ affirmation that they will occupy either the primary unit or the ADU, and that future owners maintaining the ADU will do the same. It also states that no more than one unit may be inhabited by someone other than the owners of record, and that additional ADUs or residential or rental units require municipal approval. The form is used in exchange for permission to construct an ADU on the property.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking permission to construct an ADU in Stoddard should complete the agreement and affirm the stated occupancy and unit-use conditions.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment block; each signing owner should appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the agreement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the ADU Owner Occupancy Agreement from the Town of Stoddard.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Enter the owner names, property location, map and lot number, and other requested details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge your signature as directed.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Ask the Town of Stoddard how to submit the notarized agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stoddard. 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 notarize the ADU Owner Occupancy Agreement online?
- Complete the form, book an appointment with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Ask the Town of Stoddard how to submit the completed agreement.
- Do I need to sign the agreement in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment block for a notary public or Justice of the Peace. The signing owner should appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a, and RSA 456-B:4 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm the Town of Stoddard will accept your completed form.
- What does this agreement affirm?
- It affirms owner occupancy of either the primary unit or ADU, sets limits on who may inhabit the units, and says additional ADUs or residential or rental units need municipal approval.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Contact the Town of Stoddard for directions; confirm with the town/city if unsure.