Harrison, NJ · Hudson County
Standard Development Application
This application requests Harrison Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review for development proposals, including site plans, subdivisions, variances, and related approvals.
- 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
Applicants use this form to identify the requested board approvals, describe the property and proposed project, provide project and professional details, and submit required fees and supporting materials to the Board Secretary. Harrison’s instructions say to complete every question as far as possible and not advertise a public hearing until advised by the Board. The included checklist covers materials for minor subdivision and minor site plan applications.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Harrison Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review for a development proposal should complete this application and submit it with required fees and materials.
Why it needs a notary
The certification includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, and the form also has a property-owner authorization signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Standard Development Application and review its instructions and included minor subdivision and site plan checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested applicant, property, project, approval, and professional information, and prepare any required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant certification during the live video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application to the Board Secretary with the proper application and escrow fees.
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 notarize the applicant certification?
- Complete the application, then sign its certification during a live video session with a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the jurat after administering the required oath.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat for the applicant’s certification. Sign that certification before the notary; check with the Board Secretary about any other signature requirements.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021. 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 application?
- The form instructs applicants to submit the completed application to the Board Secretary with the proper application and escrow fees. Confirm current submission procedures with the Town.
- Do I need to advertise the public hearing?
- The instructions say not to advertise for a public hearing until the Board advises you to do so. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.