Mahwah, NJ · Bergen County
Planning Board Application
This 19-page application is for property owners or their representatives seeking Mahwah Planning Board review of a subdivision, site plan, variance, or other listed land-use 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
Mahwah requires this application for Planning Board review of proposed land-use work, including subdivisions and site plans. The packet requests property, applicant, and project details; supporting materials; fees and escrow information; and owner and applicant affidavits. Submit one original signed and notary-sealed application with supporting materials. After the Administrative Officer reviews it for completeness, the applicant will receive instructions about submitting additional sets.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives applying for Mahwah Planning Board review of a subdivision, site plan, variance, or other listed land-use matter need this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planning Board application packet and review the guidelines and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the application and required supporting forms, gather project materials, and calculate the applicable fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an appointment for the applicant and each owner who must sign an affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavits in front of the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit To Mahwah
Submit the original signed and notary-sealed application with supporting materials, then follow the Administrative Officer’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mahwah. 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 Mahwah Planning Board application notarized?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign its affidavits until your online notary appointment. Sign before the notary on video, then follow Mahwah’s instructions for submitting the original and supporting materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The checklist calls for the applicant’s affidavit and each owner’s affidavit to be signed and notarized. The packet also says to submit one original signed and notary-sealed application.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Ask Mahwah whether it accepts a remotely notarized original; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The guidelines call for the applicable application and escrow fees, a completed and signed W-9, a work summary, a signed Highlands Plan Conformance Form, and supporting materials such as plans, surveys, maps, and prior approvals when applicable.
Planning Board Application in other Bergen County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.