Upper Saddle River, NJ · Bergen County
Planning Board Information, Instructions, and Application
This 10-page application requests Planning Board review of a development proposal, variance, subdivision, site plan, appeal, or other listed relief from a property applicant in Upper Saddle River.
- 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 packet to apply for Planning Board review of a proposed property change or to request relief such as a variance, subdivision, site plan approval, or appeal. The Borough requires a completed application and supporting materials before it will schedule a hearing; the instructions list required copies, fees, plans, certifications, and notice procedures. The applicant and property owner each have a separate certification to sign under oath, and the packet explains service and publication deadlines.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking Planning Board review or relief in Upper Saddle River must complete this packet and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate jurats stating “Sworn to and subscribed before me” for the applicant and property owner, who sign their respective certifications before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Planning Board information, instructions, and application packet.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill out all applicable sections and gather the plans, certifications, fees, and other attachments listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and property owner certifications that apply.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required signer completes the applicable sworn certification before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Planning Board
Submit the completed application package and required attachments to the Planning Board Clerk, following the packet's notice and publication procedures.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Upper Saddle River. 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 get the applicant and owner certifications notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and property owner must each sign their own sworn certification before the notary.
- Do I need to notarize both certifications?
- The packet includes separate sworn certifications for the applicant and the property owner. If both apply to your filing, each signer must complete the applicable certification before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries, effective October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list application copies, fees, surveys or plans, certifications, and proof of required notice and publication. Incomplete applications may be returned, and the hearing cannot be scheduled until required items are submitted.
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