Middle Township, NJ · Cape May County
Planning Board Application
Middle Township’s Planning Board application is used by property owners and applicants seeking subdivision, site plan, variance, conditional use, or other listed development approvals.
- 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 information about the applicant, property, requested approvals, and supporting plans and documents for a Middle Township Planning Board review. The Township requires the current application package, completed forms, required copies, and fees to be submitted together; the application must be signed and notarized where indicated. The form instructions also require the owner’s notarized consent when the applicant is not the property owner, unless the owner is the applicant.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking Planning Board development approval must submit this form with the required supporting documents, copies, and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The Verification of Application carries a sworn jurat, and the applicant signs before the notary; a non-applicant property owner signs the separate consent jurat before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Current Application
Use the revised application form; the Township says previous versions will not be accepted.
- 2
Complete The Forms And Gather Documents
Fill in the application and prepare the required supporting forms, plans, copies, and fees listed in the instructions and checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn Verification of Application and, if applicable, the owner's consent.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the applicable section before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit The Complete Package
Submit the forms, documents, plans, and fees together to the Middle Township Zoning Office; send County forms directly to the County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Middle Township. 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 Planning Board application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the Verification of Application during the video session; if you are not the owner, the owner may also need to sign the consent section before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize the owner consent section?
- The form says the owner’s consent need not be signed if the owner is the applicant. If someone else applies, the instructions call for the owner to sign and have the Consent to Application notarized.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn signature remotely.
- How should I submit the application package?
- Submit the required application forms, plans, supporting documents, copies, and fees together to the Zoning Office. The instructions say items may not be delivered piecemeal; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Do I send the county planning forms with my township application?
- The instructions say Cape May County Planning Department forms must be submitted directly to the County with the required fees, not as part of the township submission.
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