Ramsey, NJ · Bergen County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application
Ramsey’s Zoning Board of Adjustment variance application is for property owners or applicants seeking relief from zoning requirements and includes notarized affidavits of service for hearing notices.
- 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 application package to request a zoning variance or other listed relief from Ramsey’s Board of Adjustment. It collects property, project, and variance details and includes instructions, a checklist, and forms for tax status and hearing notice. When serving hearing notices by hand or certified mail, applicants must submit the corresponding notarized affidavit of service before the hearing; the newspaper also supplies a notarized proof-of-publication affidavit.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking a Ramsey zoning variance or other listed Board of Adjustment relief need to file the application package and applicable supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The service affidavits carry a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the person who served the notices signs before the notary, and the newspaper supplies a notarized proof-of-publication affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Ramsey’s complete Zoning Board of Adjustment variance application package and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and applicable supporting forms. Leave the service affidavit unsigned until your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your unsigned affidavit and identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the live video session and complete the notarial process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit and completed application package to the Board Secretary as instructed by Ramsey.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ramsey. 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
- Which parts of the variance application need notarization?
- The package includes an Affidavit of Service for hand delivery or certified mail, which must be notarized. The newspaper also supplies a notarized Affidavit for Proof of Publication.
- How do I get the service affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit without signing it, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized affidavit as directed by the Board.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application itself?
- The application signature lines do not show a notary block. The package specifically calls for notarized service affidavits when you serve notices by hand or certified mail.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Other forms in Ramsey
Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application in other New Jersey cities
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