Salem, NH · Rockingham County
Application for Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots
This application lets owners of lots merged involuntarily by municipal action request restoration of their pre-merger status from the Salem Town Council.
- 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
Salem’s application is for owners seeking to restore lots that the municipality merged for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes before September 18, 2010, without the owner’s consent. Applicants submit it to the Town Council with deeds, relevant plans or surveys, an existing-conditions plan, and abutter information. The form explains the hearing and decision process, fees, and the applicant’s responsibility to record an approved decision and plan at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting restoration of lots merged by municipal action without an owner’s consent before September 18, 2010, may submit this application to the Salem Town Council.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment; each applicant signing as an owner or co-owner must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature as a free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get Salem’s Application for Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots and review its instructions and document requirements.
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Complete the Form
Enter property, owner, representative, merger, and recorded-plan details; gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for the owner or co-owners who need to acknowledge their signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge your signature on the application.
- 5
Submit to Salem
Send the completed, notarized application, required attachments, and applicable fees to the Salem Town Council.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Salem. 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 apply to restore involuntarily merged lots in Salem?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Salem Town Council with the listed deeds, plans or surveys, existing-conditions plan, abutter information, and applicable fees.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment for the owners’ signatures. Each owner signing should appear before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Can I sign this Salem 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 notarize the owners’ acknowledgment by video.
- What documents do I submit with the application?
- The form lists current deeds, applicable estate notice, recorded plans or surveys, a signed and stamped existing-conditions plan or similar survey, abutter names and addresses, and other relevant documents.
- What happens if the Town Council approves my request?
- The Town will update tax maps and assessor records. The applicant must pay to record the Notice of Decision and updated plan at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.