Bayonne, NJ · Hudson County
Planning Board Affidavit of Service and Mailing
This affidavit documents that an applicant’s public-hearing notice was mailed to nearby property owners and published, and is filed with the Bayonne Planning Board as proof of service.
- 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 hearing notices were sent by certified mail to property owners within 200 feet and published in newspapers, with copies of notices, mailing receipts, and publication proof attached. It is used for a Planning Board application when the applicant must document that required notice was provided before a public hearing. The packet includes the affidavit and supporting notice and mailing materials.
Who needs it
A Planning Board applicant or representative who must document mailing and publication of public-hearing notice for an application in Bayonne may need this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Bayonne Planning Board Affidavit of Service and Mailing and review the affidavit and attached notice materials.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in the required information and gather the notices, certified-mail receipts, and publication proof described in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until the notary directs you during the video session, then complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit and supporting materials to the Bayonne Planning Board as directed by the city.
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 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit but wait to sign. Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to attach mailing and publication proof?
- The packet text refers to copies of notices, certified-mail receipts, and proof of publication attached to the affidavit. Check that your supporting materials are included before submitting it.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Confirm the Planning Board’s submission requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the City of Bayonne Planning Board and its Planning and Zoning office. Ask the office how it wants the completed affidavit and attachments submitted; confirm with the municipality if unsure.