Shaftsbury, VT · Bennington County
Boundary Line Adjustment Application
The Town of Shaftsbury Boundary Line Adjustment Application is for owners of two parcels to describe a proposed boundary change and request approval from the town’s zoning officials.
- 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 five-page application asks owners to describe a proposed boundary line adjustment between two parcels, including deed references, tax parcel details, acreage, location, and the requested change. Its authorization pages let owners of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 authorize filing and jointly request approval from the Zoning Administrator and/or Development Review Board. The form lists a $100 fee and includes owner acknowledgment sections for notarization.
Who needs it
Owners of both parcels should complete this application when requesting a boundary line adjustment and jointly authorizing its filing with the Town of Shaftsbury.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for owners of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2; each signing owner must appear before a notary to acknowledge the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Town of Shaftsbury Boundary Line Adjustment Application and its owner authorization pages.
- 2
Fill In Parcel Details
Enter owner and parcel information, deed references, acreage, location, and the requested boundary change.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary authorized to notarize your acknowledgment remotely.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signing the authorization appears before the notary and acknowledges the instrument.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and notarized authorization to the Town of Shaftsbury as directed by its zoning office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shaftsbury. 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 submit a boundary line adjustment application?
- Complete the application and owner authorization, then submit them to the Town of Shaftsbury as directed by its zoning office. The form lists a $100 fee; confirm current filing instructions with the town.
- Do I need to notarize the owner authorization?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks for owners of both parcels. Each owner signing the authorization must acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
- Can I sign the authorization with an online notary?
- Vermont law allows remote notarization by a notary commissioned in Vermont only with a separate Special Endorsement from the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation. Vermont law also recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts; confirm acceptance with the town.
- What information should I provide?
- The form requests deed references, owner contact details, tax parcel numbers, zoning districts, current and resulting acreage, property locations, and a description of the proposed adjustment. Attach the referenced survey if applicable.
- Where can I check filing instructions?
- Contact the Town of Shaftsbury zoning office about submission requirements and fees; confirm with the town or city clerk if unsure.