Cedar Grove, NJ · Essex County
Do Not Knock Request
Cedar Grove property owners, tenants, or residents use this request to ask the Township Clerk’s Office to add their address to the Do Not Knock list for commercial solicitation purposes.
- 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
This request certifies that the signer is the property owner, tenant, or resident at the listed address and wants it included on Cedar Grove’s Do Not Knock list for commercial solicitation purposes. The signer also certifies that proof of ownership, tenancy, or residency has been provided. Submit the signed, notarized request to the Township Clerk’s Office at the address shown on the form.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, or resident who wants their address added to Cedar Grove’s Do Not Knock list for commercial solicitation purposes needs this request.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed before me” jurat; the requestor signs before the notary, who signs and applies a stamp or seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Request
Get the Do Not Knock request form and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the address and indicate whether you are the property owner, tenant, or resident.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have your proof of ownership, tenancy, or residency ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the request during the notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Send the notarized request and proof of ownership, tenancy, or residency to the Township Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cedar Grove. 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 a Do Not Knock request?
- Complete the request, provide proof of ownership, tenancy, or residency, and sign before a notary. Submit the notarized form to the Township Clerk’s Office at 525 Pompton Ave.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed before me” jurat, so sign before the notary and have the notary complete the signature and stamp or seal section.
- Can I use an online notary for this request?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Ask the Township Clerk’s Office whether it accepts the format you plan to submit; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What proof should I provide with the request?
- The form requires proof of ownership, tenancy, or residency. It does not specify which documents to provide, so ask the Township Clerk’s Office if you need guidance.