Lodi, NJ · Bergen County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application asks the Lodi Planning Board to review a proposed space’s occupancy, and is filed by the applicant with property-owner authorization and supporting plans.
- 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 request a Certificate of Occupancy from the Lodi Planning Board for a proposed space or change in its use. The applicant must submit the application and required materials to the Zoning Department at least 10 days before a meeting; the applicant and property owner must attend. The checklist calls for 14 collated packages, plans, fees, and current property taxes, and the owner must certify authorization before a notary.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Planning Board review for a Certificate of Occupancy must file the application, with the property owner’s authorization and required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the property owner’s certification; the owner signs that statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Lodi Certificate of Occupancy application and review its checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the proposed use, and gather the required plans, survey, fees, and other materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange for the property owner to notarize the sworn authorization statement.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The property owner signs the certification before the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Deliver 14 collated packages to the Zoning Department at least 10 days before the Planning Board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lodi. 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 submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Complete the application, gather the required plans and other documents, and deliver 14 collated packages to the Zoning Department at least 10 days before the Planning Board meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed statement in which the property owner certifies ownership and authorizes the applicant. The owner signs that statement before a notary.
- Can I sign the owner certification with a commissioned online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What supporting materials and fees does the checklist require?
- The checklist requests 14 copies of surveys and drawings, a $1,500 professional review escrow check, a $250 application fee, and confirmation that property taxes are current. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.