Bow, NH · Merrimack County
Voluntary Lot Merger Application
Bow property owners use this application to ask the Planning Board to merge parcels in common ownership and identify the resulting parcel in town tax 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
This application lets property owners ask the Bow Planning Board to merge parcels in common ownership into one tract. It identifies the parcels and proposed tax-map designation, and includes owner certifications and signature lines for owners and a mortgage holder. Owners use it when seeking a voluntary lot merger. The form says a copy is recorded at the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds, after which the parcels are treated as consolidated, and provides a Planning Board endorsement area and recording-return instructions.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to merge parcels in common ownership in Bow should complete the application, with all owners signing and a mortgage holder signing where applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for property owners and mortgage holders; each signer whose signature is included must acknowledge signing before a notary or Justice of the Peace.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the voluntary lot merger application from the Town of Bow.
- 2
Fill In Parcel Details
Enter owner information, details for each parcel, the proposed new parcel designation, and the required certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Signers whose signatures are included appear on video and acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Bow’s instructions for Planning Board endorsement and recording the notice at the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bow. 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 get the lot merger application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. Each signer whose signature is included appears on video, acknowledges signing, and follows the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The application includes acknowledgment blocks for property owners and mortgage holders, with signature lines for a notary public or Justice of the Peace. Confirm which signatures are needed for your filing.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a. A commissioned online notary can guide you through the remote signing process.
- What information should I gather before completing the form?
- Gather the owners’ names and mailing address, each parcel’s map, block, lot, location and title reference, and the proposed tax-map designation for the merged parcel. Confirm with the town/city if unsure.
Voluntary Lot Merger Application in other New Hampshire cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.