Absecon, NJ · Atlantic County
Zoning Board Variance and Appeal Application
This application is for property owners, applicants, or agents seeking Absecon Zoning Board of Adjustment review of variances, appeals, or related land-use requests.
- 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 packet to describe the property, its current and proposed uses, requested variances or appeal grounds, and any proposed physical changes. It also includes an owner-consent signature, a sworn applicant signature, and a certification of understanding about escrow costs. Absecon requires a complete application and supporting documents for review; after it is deemed complete, the applicant is notified of the hearing schedule and must follow the packet’s notice procedures.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, option holders, or their agents seeking a variance, appeal, interpretation, or related review from the Absecon Zoning Board should use this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurats for the property owner’s consent and the applicant’s signature; each signer must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Absecon’s Zoning Board Variance and Appeal Application packet.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill in the application and gather the plans and supporting documents required for your request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the applicable owner-consent and applicant jurat signature blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the relevant sworn sections during the video appointment, in view of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the completed application, required copies, plans, and supporting documents to the Absecon Zoning Board secretary.
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 sworn signatures notarized?
- Complete the application fields first, but leave the sworn signature areas unsigned. Book a commissioned online notary and sign during the video appointment.
- Do I need to notarize both signature areas?
- The packet has sworn-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for owner consent and the applicant’s signature. Notarize each block that applies to your application.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Ask the Zoning Board if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized packet.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The packet asks for the appropriate number of application, plan, and supporting-document copies. It instructs applicants to make 12 copies of the information and place each set in a separate envelope; confirm with the municipality if unsure.