Genoa City, WI · Kenosha County
Cemetery Lot/Burial Rights Transfer Application and Release by Heir
This application and attached heir release document information for transferring Hillside Cemetery lot or burial rights and are submitted to the Village of Genoa City by the applicant and relevant heirs.
- 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 collects applicant and transferee details, cemetery plot information, ownership and heirship records, and the names of people receiving vacant spaces. When the deed holder is deceased, the Village requests supporting documents and notarized statements from people with an ownership interest who do not object to the transfer. The applicant and transferee also sign the application, agree to its terms, and pay the stated transfer fee.
Who needs it
Applicants requesting a transfer of Hillside Cemetery lot or burial rights should file this application with supporting documents and, when applicable, a notarized release from each heir with an ownership interest.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Release by Heir has a sworn statement and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each heir or claimant signs that release before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Forms
Download the cemetery transfer application and attached Release by Heir.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the applicant, transferee, plot, ownership, heir, and transfer details. Gather the supporting documents requested by the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for each applicable heir release.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each heir or claimant signs the release during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed application, notarized releases, and attachments to the Village by mail or email as listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Genoa City. 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 the Release by Heir?
- Complete the release with your information and the burial site details, then sign it in front of a notary. Include it with the transfer application and supporting documents.
- Do I need a notarized release from every heir?
- The application says all people with a rightful ownership interest must agree to the transfer and attach notarized statements indicating they have no objections.
- Can I sign the heir release with an online notary?
- Wisconsin law, Wis. Stat. §140.145, authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized release.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- The form may require a deed copy, a death certificate if the owner died and was not interred at Hillside Cemetery, a will copy if one exists, and proof documents for the applicant’s relationship.