Oakland, NJ · Bergen County
Land Development Application
This four-page application is for property owners or applicants seeking Borough of Oakland land-use or development review, including subdivision, site plan, or variance relief.
- 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
The application collects applicant and property details, describes the proposed development, and identifies requested variances or design waivers. Applicants submit it to the Borough of Oakland with the required checklist, tax payment certification, supporting exhibits, and any other government approvals; the owner’s statement gives consent to the application, plan approval, and property inspection.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking Oakland review of a subdivision, site plan, development proposal, or related variance or design waiver should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the property owner signs the owner’s statement before the notary and completes the date fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Land Development Application from the Borough of Oakland and review the instructions for submitting collated application sets.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, property, and proposal details, identify requested relief, and gather the checklist, tax certification, exhibits, and any government approvals.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the owner’s statement during the video session and completes the jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the collated application packet and supporting materials to the Borough of Oakland for processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oakland. 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 notarize the owner’s statement?
- Complete the application, then book an online notary session. Sign the owner’s statement during the video appointment and complete the sworn-and-subscribed section with the notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s notary block follows the owner’s statement. The owner signs that statement before the notary; the application also requires applicant and property information and supporting materials.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s statement remotely.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a completed checklist, certification of tax payment, and any other government approvals received for the project. Attach exhibits for each category of relief requested; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Land Development Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.