Who must file the abandoned property registration form?

The form says every owner of abandoned property in the Borough must register. Each property with a separate tax block and lot number must be registered separately.

What information does the registration form request?

It asks for property, owner, mortgagee, property-condition, and emergency-contact details, plus the registration type and applicant signature.

Do I need a notary for the abandoned property registration form?

No. The form has an applicant signature and date line and no notary block. The signer attests or swears that the information is accurate.

Oakland, MT · Bergen County

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Vacant-Abandoned Property Registration Application

This registration form collects property, owner, mortgagee, and condition details from owners registering abandoned property with the Borough of Oakland.

What this form is

The Borough requires owners of abandoned property to register it and pay an annual registration fee. The form asks for the property address and abandonment circumstances, mortgagee and owner contact information, property condition, emergency contact details, and registration type. It also includes a section for the applicant’s signature and date and an area for office use.

Who needs it

Owners of property that meets the form’s definition of abandoned property must register each property separately if it has a separate tax block and lot number.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form to the Code Enforcement Office, Borough of Oakland, One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, New Jersey 07436. The form lists annual registration fees of $400, $800, or $1,600, depending on the registration year.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer attests or swears that the information is accurate, but the form provides no notary block.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Borough of Oakland’s abandoned property registration form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, owner, mortgagee, property-condition, and emergency-contact information requested.
3
Review Registration Details
Select the registration type and review the annual fee information printed on the form.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the Code Enforcement Office at the address shown.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file the abandoned property registration form?: The form says every owner of abandoned property in the Borough must register. Each property with a separate tax block and lot number must be registered separately.
What information does the registration form request?: It asks for property, owner, mortgagee, property-condition, and emergency-contact details, plus the registration type and applicant signature.
Do I need a notary for the abandoned property registration form?: No. The form has an applicant signature and date line and no notary block. The signer attests or swears that the information is accurate.
How do I submit the abandoned property registration form?: Submit it to the Code Enforcement Office, Borough of Oakland, One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, New Jersey 07436. The form lists annual registration fees by registration year.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant-Abandoned Property Registration Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.