Bayonne, NJ · Hudson County

Affidavit of Proof of Service

This affidavit documents how hearing notice was served and is filed by an applicant’s representative in a Bayonne Planning or Zoning Board proceeding.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

The affidavit states that written notice of a Planning or Zoning Board hearing was given to the required people and entities, and identifies supporting exhibits such as the notice, owner list, certified-mail records, and publication proof. The form is used in connection with a Bayonne board application to document service of hearing notice. The supplied packet relates to a specific application and property.

Who needs it

An applicant’s legal representative or other person who served hearing notices for a Bayonne Planning or Zoning Board application may need to complete this affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The affidavit has a state jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary; the affiant signs before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Affidavit of Proof of Service and review the affidavit and referenced exhibits.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Affidavit

    Enter the service information and details required for the related Planning or Zoning Board application.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Show identification and sign the affidavit during the notary’s video session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the notarized affidavit and referenced materials with the Bayonne board application.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Bayonne. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 affidavit?
Complete the affidavit with the service details and supporting exhibits referenced in the packet. Sign it before a notary, then submit it with the related application materials.
Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before a notary, so the affiant should sign during the notarization.
Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; an authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
The packet concerns a Bayonne Planning or Zoning Board proceeding. Check the application instructions or contact the City of Bayonne Planning or Zoning office about submission details; confirm with the municipality if unsure.

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