Montvale, NJ · Bergen County
Minor Subdivision Application and Sketch Plat Review
This application requests Montvale Planning Board classification, minor subdivision sketch plat review, or an amendment to an approved sketch plat, and is filed by the applicant.
- 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 packet to request minor subdivision classification, sketch plat review, or an amendment to an approved minor subdivision sketch plat from the Montvale Planning Board. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed use and subdivision, prior proceedings, and supporting documents, with a checklist for plan submissions and an escrow agreement. The form says 17 completed sets are required and applications with supporting materials must reach the Board Secretary at least 21 days before a regular meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Montvale Planning Board classification or review of a minor subdivision sketch plat, or an amendment to an approved sketch plat, needs this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The Certification of Applicant has a sworn statement and a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block; each applicant signing that certification must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Montvale minor subdivision application and review its certification, submission checklist, and supporting-material requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property information, select the application purpose, and prepare the supporting documents and required plan materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the Certification of Applicant during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit 17 completed sets and supporting materials to the Montvale Board Secretary at least 21 days before a regular Board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montvale. 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 applicant certification notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online notary appointment. Sign the Certification of Applicant during the video session when directed, and include the notarized certification with your submission.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The form’s notary block appears on the Certification of Applicant, where the applicant’s statement is sworn. The packet also includes supporting materials and an escrow agreement.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Book a session with a commissioned online notary.
- When should I submit the application?
- The form says applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the Board Secretary at least 21 days before a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.