Dover, NH · Strafford County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Notice of Restriction
Dover property owners file this notice to record a restriction tied to an accessory dwelling unit and its Certificate of Use and Certificate of Occupancy.
- 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 notice records the owners’ agreement to use the property and accessory dwelling unit in compliance with Dover’s accessory dwelling unit regulations and other applicable requirements. It states that the property may not be converted to a condominium or another form of legal ownership distinct from the single-family dwelling. Dover requires the notice in connection with issuing an accessory dwelling unit Certificate of Use and Certificate of Occupancy, and future deeds must refer to it.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an accessory dwelling unit Certificate of Use and Certificate of Occupancy from Dover must sign this notice for the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks, not jurats; each property owner signing the notice must acknowledge their signature before a notary public or Justice of the Peace.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Notice
Get Dover’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Notice of Restriction PDF.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, mailing address, property, assessor’s map and lot, and deed book and page information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the notice and acknowledge your signature during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to Dover
Submit the completed, notarized notice to the city as part of the accessory dwelling unit certificate process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dover. 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 and file Dover’s accessory dwelling unit notice?
- Fill in the property and owner details, sign before a notary, and submit the completed notice to the city as part of the accessory dwelling unit Certificate of Use and Certificate of Occupancy process.
- Do I need to sign the notice in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks for property owners to acknowledge their signatures before a notary public or Justice of the Peace.
- Can I use an online notary for this notice?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. A commissioned online notary can notarize by video; confirm with the town/city if unsure.
- What does the restriction require?
- The owners agree to comply with Dover’s accessory dwelling unit regulations and applicable requirements. The notice also states that the property may not be converted to a condominium or another distinct form of ownership.