Harrison, NJ · Hudson County
C Variance Development Application
This nine-page application requests development approvals and variances from the Harrison Board of Adjustment and is filed by the applicant with the Board Secretary alongside required fees and supporting materials.
- 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 application to provide information about the applicant, property, proposed development, requested variances, prior approvals, experts, and other approvals that may be needed. The form includes a variance checklist covering required documents and notice, plus a certification signed by the applicant. Submit the completed application and required fees to the Board Secretary; do not advertise a public hearing until the Board advises you to do so.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a C variance or other listed development approval from the Harrison Board of Adjustment should complete and submit this application with required fees and materials.
Why it needs a notary
The certification has a state jurat stating “Sworn to and subscribed before me”; the applicant signs before the notary, with a separate signature line for the property owner authorizing the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Harrison Standard Development Application and review its general instructions and variance checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, property, development, variance, approval, and fee information, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign the certification when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, required fees, and supporting materials to the Board Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harrison. 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 submit the completed C variance application?
- Submit the completed application to the Board Secretary with the proper application and escrow fees and required supporting materials. Do not advertise for a public hearing until the Board advises you to do so.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s certification includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, so the applicant must sign before a notary. The form also has a separate property-owner authorization signature line.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarization and remote ink notarization since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn certification by video.
- Should I advertise the public hearing after filing?
- No. The application instructions say not to advertise for a public hearing until you are advised to do so by the Board.