Middleton, NH · Strafford County
Private Road Building Permit Agreement and Release
This agreement and release is for property owners seeking a Middleton building permit for property accessed by a private or Class VI road.
- 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 agreement allows the Town of Middleton to issue a building permit while documenting the owner’s responsibilities for road access, maintenance, services, and related claims. The form states that it must be recorded at the Strafford County Registry of Deeds before the building permit is issued, as required under RSA 674:41, I (c).
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Middleton building permit for land accessed via a private road or Class VI highway must complete this agreement and release.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the identified owner signs the agreement and acknowledges it before a notary public or Justice of the Peace.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Private Road Building Permit Agreement and Release from the Town of Middleton.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the owner, mailing address, property, road, and deed-record information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement during your online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Record the completed agreement at the Strafford County Registry of Deeds before the building permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Middleton. 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 submit the private-road agreement?
- Fill in the property and owner details, sign before a notary, and record the agreement at the Strafford County Registry of Deeds before the Town issues the building permit.
- Do I need to record this agreement before getting a building permit?
- Yes. The form says the agreement must be recorded at the Strafford County Registry of Deeds before the building permit is issued.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a. Confirm with the town/city if unsure whether a remotely notarized document meets its submission requirements.
- What does the agreement say about private-road responsibilities?
- It assigns the owner responsibility for maintaining access and describes the town's position on road maintenance, municipal services, and claims related to the road.