Fairfield Township, NJ · Cumberland County
Application for Certificate of Non-Conforming Use
This application asks a property owner to document a non-conforming use or structure, its location and history, and supporting information for Fairfield Township.
- 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
Fairfield Township’s application collects the property address, block and lot, owner details, prior and new zoning districts, and the ordinance information. The owner must describe each non-conforming use or structure, state when the use began and whether it continued without interruption, and may attach supporting documents. The complete application must be notarized, and the form lists a $100 permit fee.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a certificate for a non-conforming use or structure in Fairfield Township must complete and notarize this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary signature, date, commission-expiration, and seal block; the property owner signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Fairfield Township’s Application for Certificate of Non-Conforming Use.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the owner, property, zoning, and use-history sections, and attach supporting documents if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization and have the complete application ready for signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in front of the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Submit the notarized application and any supporting information to Fairfield Township.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfield 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 apply for a certificate of non-conforming use?
- Complete the property, owner, zoning, and use-history sections, describe the use or structure, attach any supporting information, and have the complete application notarized before submitting it to Fairfield Township.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the complete application must be notarized and provides a notary signature, date, commission-expiration, and seal block.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization by its notaries. Ask Fairfield Township whether it accepts the resulting format; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What information should I have ready?
- Have the property address, block and lot, owner and contact details, zoning information, date the use began, and whether it continued without interruption. The form lists a $100 permit fee.