Lincoln, NH · Grafton County
Long Form Land Use Permit Application
This long-form application requests Town of Lincoln land-use authorization for construction, renovation, or other listed property work and is completed by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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
Lincoln requires a Land Use Authorization Permit for listed work including new construction, exterior additions, heated-space additions, demolition, and certain renovations involving water or sewer fixtures or bedrooms. The long form is required when a lot is in a flood hazard area or 100-year flood plain, or when retaining walls will be constructed or reconstructed. Applicants must provide project details, plans, applicable supporting documents, and required fees; incomplete packages may be returned.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Lincoln land-use permit for covered construction or renovation must complete this long-form application when floodplain or retaining-wall conditions apply.
Why it needs a notary
The application’s owner and applicant signature lines are not notarized; its included retaining-wall control document has an acknowledgment block for the licensed structural engineer signing before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Long Form
Download Lincoln’s Land Use Permit Application and review the checklist to confirm the long form applies to your project.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in owner, applicant, property, project, and licensed-tradesperson details; provide the required plans, supporting documents, and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If the retaining-wall control document applies, arrange an online notary session for the licensed structural engineer’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The engineer signs the retaining-wall document during the video session and completes the notarial act.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application package and required materials to the Town of Lincoln Planning & Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincoln. 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
- Which projects require the long-form application?
- The checklist says to use the long form if the lot is within a flood hazard area or 100-year flood plain, or if you will construct or reconstruct retaining walls.
- Do I need a notary for the permit application?
- The owner and applicant signature lines on the application are not notarized. The included pre-construction retaining-wall control document has an acknowledgment for the licensed structural engineer.
- How do I get the retaining-wall document notarized online?
- Have the licensed structural engineer complete the document and book a session with a commissioned online notary. The engineer signs during the video session, and the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this document?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a, and RSA 456-B:4 recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the town/city if unsure.