Margate City, NJ · Atlantic County
Floodplain Non-Conversion Agreement
This agreement records restrictions on structures below the base flood elevation, and property owners submit it to Margate City as a permit and Certificate of Occupancy condition.
- 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
Margate City uses this agreement for certain structures in the 100-year floodplain, including garages, sheds, storage rooms, and crawl spaces over six feet high. The owner agrees to limits on how enclosed areas below the base flood elevation may be used, flood vent requirements, and annual city inspections. The form says the agreement must be recorded with the property deed and proof of recording provided as a condition of the permit and Certificate of Occupancy.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a permit or variance for a covered structure in Margate City’s 100-year floodplain may need to sign and record this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary signature and seal line, and the property owner signs the agreement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get Margate City’s Non-Conversion Agreement for structures in the 100-year floodplain.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owner, property, block and lot, permit, structure, and base flood elevation information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement during the online notarization and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Record and Submit Proof
Record the agreement with the property deed and provide proof of recording to Margate City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Margate 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 and submit this agreement?
- Fill in the property, permit, and structure details, sign before a notary, then record the agreement with the deed and provide proof of recording to Margate City.
- Do I need to record this agreement?
- Yes. The form says the agreement must be recorded with the deed so later owners know the restrictions, and proof of recording must be provided.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- How can I record the signed agreement?
- The form requires recording with the deed. County recording may be available through e-recording where supported, often arranged by a title company; check with the Atlantic County recording office about its process.
Other forms in Margate City
Floodplain Non-Conversion Agreement in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.