Amherst, NH · Hillsborough County
Lot Consolidation
The Lot Consolidation form records an owner's request to combine two or more abutting Amherst lots into one lot, with signatures and endorsements for town and county records.
- 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
An owner uses this form to acknowledge ownership of abutting lots and consolidate them as one lot for record purposes. The form states that the consolidation must comply with current Amherst Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, and that signed copies must be recorded at the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds and provided to the Amherst Assessor. It also includes spaces for tax collector and Planning Board endorsements.
Who needs it
Owners seeking to combine two or more abutting Amherst lots must complete this form and obtain the listed tax collector and Planning Board endorsements.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a New Hampshire jurat stating that the named owners personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before a notary public or justice of the peace.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Lot Consolidation form from the Town of Amherst.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the owner, mailing address, lot map, deed book and page, and other applicable fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Obtain the listed endorsements, record signed copies at the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds, and provide one to the Amherst Assessor.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Amherst. 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 Lot Consolidation form?
- Enter the owner and mailing details, lot map and deed recording information, and required signatures. Obtain the tax collector and Planning Board endorsements, then record signed copies at the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds and provide one to the Amherst Assessor.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a jurat stating that the named owner or owners personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before a notary public or justice of the peace.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a, effective February 6, 2022. RSA 456-B:4 also recognizes notarial acts by an authorized officer of another state. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance if unsure.
- Where do I submit the signed form?
- The form directs owners to record signed copies at the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds and the Amherst Assessor. It also has spaces for a tax collector endorsement and an Amherst Planning Board endorsement; confirm with the town/city if unsure.