Upper Township, NJ · Cape May County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
This application requests Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment review for an appeal, zoning interpretation, variance, or related site plan or subdivision approval, and includes sworn certifications from the applicant and property owner.
- 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
Upper Township uses this application for matters brought before its Zoning Board of Adjustment, including appeals of zoning officer or building inspector decisions, requests for zoning interpretations, and applications for variances or related approvals. Applicants provide property details, describe the requested relief and proposed work, and supply supporting information such as a plot plan or survey. The form includes separate sworn certifications for the applicant and property owner.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking an appeal, zoning interpretation, variance, or related site plan or subdivision approval from the Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate jurat blocks marked “Sworn to and subscribed Before me” for the applicant and owner, and each signer must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment application and review its sections and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the applicable sections with applicant, owner, property, and requested-relief information. Leave notarized signatures for your appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each person who must sign a sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable applicant or owner certification during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Include the completed application and required supporting materials when submitting it to the Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Upper 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
- Who needs to sign before a notary?
- The form contains separate sworn certifications for the applicant and the property owner. Each person signing one of those certifications must sign before a notary.
- How do I complete the notarized sections?
- Fill out the application, but leave each signature for its notarial session. Book online, show identification, and sign the applicant or owner certification on video when instructed.
- Do I need to notarize both certifications?
- The form includes separate notarized certifications for the applicant and owner. If both certifications are being completed, each signer must appear before a notary for their own signature.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. An act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
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