Groton, NH · Grafton County
Voluntary Lot Merger Application
Groton property owners use this application to request merging contiguous, pre-existing approved or subdivided lots or parcels for municipal planning and taxation purposes.
- 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
Submit the application to the Groton Planning Board with a notarized merger notice, any required consents from people holding mortgages, liens, or other interests, and deed copies for each parcel. The Board reviews the application for completeness and places a complete application on its next regular meeting agenda. If approved, the notice is signed by the Board and recorded at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds; the merged parcels cannot later be transferred separately without subdivision approval.
Who needs it
Owners seeking to merge two or more contiguous, pre-existing approved or subdivided lots or parcels in Groton for municipal planning and taxation purposes need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The merger notice contains an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner or owners named in the notice sign it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Groton’s Voluntary Lot Merger Application and review the application, merger notice, and covenant pages.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Provide owner and parcel information, and gather deed copies and any required consents from holders of mortgages, liens, or other interests.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the acknowledgment on the merger notice.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner or owners sign the notice before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required supporting documents to the Groton Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Groton. 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 a voluntary lot merger application in Groton?
- Submit the completed application with a notarized merger notice, deed copies for each parcel, and any required consents from people holding mortgages, liens, or other interests.
- Do I need to notarize the lot merger application?
- The form lists a notarized notice of voluntary merger as a required submission. The notice includes an acknowledgment before a notary for the property owner or owners signing it.
- Can I sign the merger notice with an online notary?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a, effective February 6, 2022. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing the acknowledgment on video.
- Can merged parcels be transferred separately later?
- The form states that merged parcels cannot be separately transferred without subdivision approval from the Groton Planning Board.
- What if I am unsure which supporting documents are required?
- The form calls for deed copies and any applicable mortgage, lien, or other-interest consents. Contact the Groton Planning Board and confirm with the town if unsure.
Voluntary Lot Merger Application in other Grafton County cities
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