Do I need a notary for the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?

No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property details, existing uses, project information, and the exemption being claimed. Applicants must initial and sign the form.

What supporting documents should I include?

Include the supporting documentation listed under the exemption that may apply to your project. The application notes that applicants need to qualify for only one exemption.

Oakland, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Highlands Exemption Determination Application

Oakland property owners and project applicants use this application to ask the municipality to determine whether a proposed project qualifies for a Highlands exemption.

What this form is

This application asks Oakland to determine whether a proposed activity, improvement, or development project involving land in the Highlands Region is exempt from Highlands regulations. Applicants identify the property and project, indicate which exemption may apply, initial and sign the application, and provide the supporting documents listed for that exemption.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a municipal Highlands exemption determination for a proposed project involving land in the Highlands Region should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and all supporting documentation to the municipal office at One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Highlands Exemption Determination Application.
2
Complete The Application
Complete page 1, review the listed exemptions, initial the applicable exemption, and sign the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include all supporting documentation listed for the exemption you are claiming.
4
Submit To The Municipal Office
Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?: No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?: Submit the completed application and all supporting documentation to the municipal office at One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property details, existing uses, project information, and the exemption being claimed. Applicants must initial and sign the form.
What supporting documents should I include?: Include the supporting documentation listed under the exemption that may apply to your project. The application notes that applicants need to qualify for only one exemption.

Need something notarized?

This Highlands Exemption Determination Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.