East Orange, NJ · Essex County
Vacant and Abandoned Properties Registration Form
This form registers a vacant or abandoned property in East Orange and is completed by the property owner or an authorized responsible party for the city’s Department of Property Maintenance.
- 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
Use this form to provide East Orange with property, ownership, contact, and maintenance details for a vacant or abandoned property. It includes options for an initial registration and renewals, and asks about the property’s condition, security, occupancy, taxes, and rehabilitation plans. The owner or authorized responsible party certifies that the statements are true and signs before a notary. Submit the completed form to the city’s Department of Property Maintenance.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized responsible party registering a vacant or abandoned property in East Orange should complete and submit this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner or authorized responsible party signs and swears to the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Vacant and Abandoned Properties Registration Form from the City of East Orange.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and owner details, select the registration or renewal type, and complete the property status and certification sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized form to East Orange’s Department of Property Maintenance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Orange. 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 notarize the vacant property registration form?
- Complete the form, then sign and swear to its certification during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form to East Orange’s Department of Property Maintenance.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner or authorized responsible party must sign and swear to the certification before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; check with the city if you have questions about accepting the notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed registration form?
- The form lists the City of East Orange Department of Property Maintenance at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07019. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.