Hampstead, NH · Rockingham County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Certification
Hampstead property owners use this certification to document an approved accessory dwelling unit, agree to occupancy terms, and record the certification with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.
- 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 certification identifies the property and documents whether the owner purchased a home with an existing approved accessory dwelling unit or received Planning Board approval to build one. The form requires an owner to occupy either the primary or accessory dwelling as a principal residence and states that the certification must be recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds; an owner purchasing a home with an existing approved unit must file it when title transfers.
Who needs it
Hampstead property owners with an existing approved accessory dwelling unit or Planning Board approval to build one use this form to certify ownership and occupancy terms.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a personal-appearance acknowledgment stating the owners appeared before the notary and acknowledged the statements; each owner named in the acknowledgment signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Hampstead’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Certification.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the owner, property, deed, and applicable approval or purchase information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Record the notarized certification with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hampstead. 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 accessory dwelling unit certification?
- Enter the property and deed details, select the applicable ownership or approval option, and have each owner sign before a notary. Then record the completed certification with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.
- Do I need to file this form when buying a home with an approved unit?
- The form says an owner purchasing a home with an existing approved accessory dwelling unit must file the certification at the transfer of title. It also says failure to file will invalidate the previous approval.
- Can I sign this certification 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 witness your signature remotely; confirm with the town/city if unsure.
- Where must I record the completed certification?
- The form states that the certification must be recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.