Windham, NH · Rockingham County
Application for Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots
Windham property owners use this application to ask the Board of Selectmen to restore lots merged by municipal action without owner consent to their pre-merger status.
- 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
The application asks Windham’s Board of Selectmen to restore qualifying lots to their pre-merger boundaries for assessment and regulatory purposes. Applicants provide property and recorded-plan details and attach supporting records, which may include deeds, surveys, abutter information, and an as-built survey for improved lots. The town reviews the materials and schedules a public hearing; if approved, the decision and plan are recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to restore lots merged by municipal action without owner consent before September 18, 2010, may submit this application to Windham’s Board of Selectmen.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a personal-appearance acknowledgment; the owners signing the application must acknowledge their signatures before a notary public or Justice of the Peace.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Windham’s Application for Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and owner information, identify the recorded plan, and gather the requested supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the application as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to Windham
Send the signed application, attachments, and required fees to the town as instructed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Windham. 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 Windham?
- Complete the application, attach the required property records and supporting materials, and submit it to the Board of Selectmen with the listed fees. The form describes the hearing and review process.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment stating that the owners personally appeared and acknowledged their signatures before a notary public or Justice of the Peace.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a. You can complete the acknowledgment by signing before a commissioned online notary on video.
- What records should I attach to the application?
- The instructions list current deeds, any applicable estate notice, recorded plans or surveys, and abutter names and addresses. An as-built survey may also be required for improved lots; confirm with the town/city if unsure.