Fairfield Township, NJ · Cumberland County
Application for Certificate on Non-Conforming Use
This application requests a certificate for a property’s non-conforming use or structure and is filed by the property owner with 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 one-page application asks the property owner to identify the property, prior and new zoning districts, ordinance details, and the specific non-conforming use or structure. The owner also provides when the use began and whether it continued without interruption, and may attach supporting information. The form says the complete application must be notarized and a $15 fee must accompany it.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Fairfield Township certificate for a non-conforming use or structure should complete and submit this application with the required fee.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs before the notary; the form provides a notary signature, date, commission expiration, and seal block, but specifies no jurat or acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Application for Certificate on Non-Conforming Use from Fairfield Township.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Provide the property and owner information, zoning details, use history, and a description of the non-conforming use or structure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the completed application during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Include supporting information and the $15 fee, then submit the application 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 submit the non-conforming use application?
- Complete the form, have the property owner sign before a notary, and include the $15 fee and any supporting documents. Submit it to Fairfield Township; confirm the delivery method with the municipality if unsure.
- Do I need to attach supporting information?
- The form instructs applicants to attach any document or information supporting the claim. It asks for details about the specific non-conforming use or structure.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New Jersey has authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Use a commissioned online notary and check whether the township accepts the notarized document.
- What fee does the application require?
- The form states that a $15 fee must accompany the application.