Bayonne, NJ · Hudson County
Application for Development
This six-page application requests site plan, subdivision, development permit, or variance approval and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking development review in Bayonne.
- 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 describe the property, proposed development, requested approvals, and any variance relief, and to identify the applicant, owner, and expected witnesses. Bayonne requires supporting materials such as a detailed project explanation and proposed public notice; the form also includes certifications for the applicant and property owner that must be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking development, site plan, subdivision, permit, or variance approval for property in Bayonne should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-and-subscribed jurats for the applicant’s and property owner’s certifications; each signer must appear before the notary and sign as directed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Bayonne’s Application for Development form and review the requested approval types and supporting-material instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, proposed development, requested relief, and witness information, and prepare the required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certifications.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and property owner sign their respective certifications during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and required supporting materials to the appropriate Bayonne office or board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bayonne. 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 get the application’s certifications notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization 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.). Sign during the notary’s video session.
- Do I need both the applicant and property owner to sign before a notary?
- The form contains separate sworn certifications for the applicant and the property owner, each followed by a notarial jurat. The appropriate applicant and owner signers should appear before a notary for their respective certifications.
- What supporting materials does this application call for?
- The form requests a detailed explanation of the application and proposed changes, plus a proposed public notice. It also calls for information about experts and prior applications, and says relevant reports should be submitted ten days before the public hearing.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the appropriate Bayonne office or board as directed by the municipality. Requirements can depend on the requested approval; confirm with the municipality if unsure.