Absecon, NJ · Atlantic County
Zoning Board Application for Variances and Grounds of Appeal
This application requests Absecon Zoning Board review of a variance or zoning appeal and is filed by an applicant seeking approval for property or a proposed use.
- 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
Use this application to ask the Absecon Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance or appeal, describe the property and proposed changes, and explain the reasons for the request. The packet also includes owner consent, an applicant certification about escrow costs, submission procedures, and fee information. Absecon requires a complete application and supporting materials for review; after it is deemed complete, the applicant is notified of the hearing schedule and must follow the stated notice procedures.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance or appeal in Absecon must complete the form and provide property details, supporting documents, and the required owner consent.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for owner consent and the applicant, owner, or agent signature; the signer must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Absecon Zoning Board application and review its submission procedures and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property details, explain the requested variance or appeal, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form's sworn signature sections.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the applicable sworn section when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow Absecon's copy, envelope, and supporting-document instructions and deliver the application to the Zoning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Absecon. 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 get the Absecon zoning application notarized?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book an online session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn portions during the video session and submit the completed application and supporting materials to the Zoning Board.
- Do I need to appear before a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application includes sworn-and-subscribed-before-me language for the owner's consent and for the applicant, owner, or agent signature. The relevant signer must sign before the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this Absecon form?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). A commissioned online notary can conduct the session.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for 12 copies of the application, plans, and supporting documents, with each set placed in a separate envelope. Follow the packet's instructions for hearing notices and additional required materials; confirm with the municipality if unsure.