Margate City, NJ · Atlantic County
Proof of Service
This sworn proof-of-service form is for an applicant in a Margate City Planning Board proceeding to document how notice was given to property owners affected by the application.
- 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 applicant uses this form to state that notice of a Planning Board proceeding was given to each affected property owner by personal service or registered mail. It identifies the applicant, the property involved, and the service date. Margate City requires it for an application under the Land Development Ordinance; the applicant attaches a true copy of the notice and the list of property owners served.
Who needs it
An applicant in a Margate City Planning Board proceeding under the Land Development Ordinance uses this form to document notice to affected property owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the applicant signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Proof of Service form from the City of Margate's document page.
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Fill In the Details
Enter your residence, application and property information, and when and how notice was served. Attach the notice copy and list of owners served.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the form in the notary's presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and attachments to the city as directed for your Planning Board application.
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 the Proof of Service form?
- Fill in your residence, the property and application details, and when and how you notified affected owners. Attach a true copy of the notice and the list of owners served.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant is duly sworn and includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat. Sign and swear to the statements before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What do I submit with the completed form?
- The form says to attach a true copy of the notice and the list of property owners upon whom it was served. Submit the completed form and attachments as directed by the city.
Proof of Service in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.