Oakland, NJ · Bergen County
Soil Movement Permit Application
This application requests a Borough of Oakland soil movement permit and is filed in duplicate with the Planning/Zoning Board Secretary by the applicant seeking approval for proposed soil work.
- 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 details about the property, applicant, proposed soil movement, equipment, hauling routes, work schedule, and plans for controlling noise, dust, erosion, flooding, and silt. Oakland requires applicants to file it in duplicate with the Planning/Zoning Board Secretary when seeking a permit to move soil within or from property in the borough; the form also asks the applicant to provide other pertinent data if requested.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking permission to move soil on property in Oakland must complete and file this application in duplicate with the Planning/Zoning Board Secretary.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a signature line followed by a Notary Public line, so the applicant signs before a notary; it does not label the notarial block as a jurat or acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Soil Movement Permit Application from the Borough of Oakland.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the requested applicant, property, soil movement, equipment, hauling, and control information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant’s signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the commissioned online notary by video and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
File the completed application in duplicate with Oakland’s Planning/Zoning Board Secretary.
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 submit the Soil Movement Permit Application?
- Complete the application and file it in duplicate with the Planning/Zoning Board Secretary. The form requests a fee and detailed information about the property and proposed work.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a signature line followed by a Notary Public line. Sign before a notary and confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes its notaries to perform remote online and remote ink notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely.
- What information should I gather before completing the form?
- The form asks for property and applicant details, the purpose and quantity of soil movement, proposed dates and hours, equipment, hauling routes, and control measures.