Newark, NJ · Essex County
Change of Contractor Request
The Change of Contractor Request is a one-page permit form for property owners and contractors to notify Newark’s Building Department when responsibility for permitted work changes.
- 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 when the contractor listed on a permit relinquishes it and a new contractor assumes responsibility for the work. The old and new contractors provide company, agent, signature, date, and town construction official license information. The property owner signs to accept responsibility for work completed through the change and agrees to hold the town harmless. If a Notice of Commencement was filed under the former contractor, the form says a certified copy of a new notice must reach the Building Department before work continues.
Who needs it
Property owners changing the contractor on a permit, along with the outgoing and incoming contractors, use this request to document the change with Newark’s Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a property-owner signature line followed by a notary witness-and-seal block; the property owner signs the form before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Change of Contractor Request from Newark’s document page.
- 2
Fill In The Contractor Sections
Add permit and project details, then complete the outgoing and incoming contractor information and signatures.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs during the online notary session so the notary can complete the witness-and-seal block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed request to Newark’s Building Department; provide a new certified Notice of Commencement if the form’s condition applies.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newark. 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 complete the Change of Contractor Request?
- Enter the permit and project details, have the outgoing and incoming contractors complete their sections, and have the property owner sign before a notary. Submit the completed request to the Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes a notary witness-and-seal block after the property owner’s signature line. The property owner should sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely.
- What if a Notice of Commencement was filed under the former contractor?
- The form says a certified copy of a new Notice of Commencement must be submitted to the Building Department before work can continue. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.