Mahwah, NJ · Bergen County
Soil Movement and Tree Removal Permit Application
This combined application requests Mahwah permits for soil movement, increased impervious area, and tree removal; property owners or their authorized applicants submit the applicable sections to the Township.
- 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 a Soil Movement Permit Application for soil movement or an increase in impervious area, with the review category, fees, and supporting materials depending on the proposed work. The packet also includes a Tree Preservation, Removal and Replacement Permit Application, which applicants must submit before removing trees covered by the Township requirements. Complete the sections that apply, including required plans and signatures; the soil application identifies two signatures for notarization.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning covered soil movement, an increase in impervious area, or regulated tree removal in Mahwah must complete the applicable permit sections.
Why it needs a notary
The soil application has sworn-and-subscribed jurat blocks on pages 3 and 5; the property owner signs each applicable certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the combined soil movement and tree removal permit application from Mahwah.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill out the sections for your project and gather any required plans, insurance certificate, or supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required soil application signature pages.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable pages during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To Mahwah
Submit the completed application, required attachments, and applicable fees to the Township as directed.
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
- Which signatures on this application need notarization?
- The guidelines specify that signatures on pages 3 and 5 of the soil movement application must be notarized. These are the property owner’s certifications.
- How do I get the soil application notarized online?
- Complete the applicable fields, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Wait to sign the required pages until the notary instructs you during the video session.
- Do I need to submit the tree removal section too?
- Only if your project involves tree removal covered by the application. The form says a Tree Preservation, Removal and Replacement Permit Application is required, including for certain exempt or hazard trees.
- Can I use remote notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. The form does not specify whether the Township accepts a remotely notarized copy; confirm with the municipality if unsure.