Hoboken, NJ · Hudson County
Bona Fide Condo/Co-op Owner/Occupant Affidavit
This affidavit is for Hoboken condo or co-op owners who seek initial rental decontrol upon vacancy after living in the unit as their principal residence for at least two years.
- 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
Hoboken’s Rent Regulation Office uses this affidavit to review whether a condo or co-op owner qualifies as a bona fide owner/occupant and requests initial rental decontrol upon vacancy. The owner must provide supporting documents, including proof of ownership, residence, and utility service, and pay the $50 application fee. Submitting the affidavit does not guarantee approval; the Rent Regulation Officer may request additional documentation before making a determination.
Who needs it
A condo or co-op owner who has continuously lived in the unit as a principal residence for at least two years and seeks initial rental decontrol upon vacancy needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get Hoboken’s Bona Fide Condo/Co-op Owner/Occupant Affidavit.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property and owner details and gather the supporting documents and $50 application fee listed on the form.
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Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary; do not sign the affidavit beforehand.
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Submit The Packet To Hoboken
Send the notarized affidavit, required documents, and fee to the City of Hoboken Rent Regulation Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hoboken. 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 complete the Bona Fide Condo/Co-op Owner/Occupant Affidavit?
- Complete the owner and property details, gather the listed supporting documents and $50 fee, and sign the affidavit under oath before a notary. Submit the completed packet to Hoboken’s Rent Regulation Office.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that it must be sworn and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign until you are with the notary, who will complete the jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this Hoboken affidavit?
- 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.). A commissioned online notary can notarize this sworn statement remotely.
- What documents and fee must accompany the affidavit?
- The form lists a deed, applicable business formation document, specified tax returns, tax bills, vehicle registration and identification, and two years of electric and gas bills. It also requires the property to be registered and a $50 fee payable to the City of Hoboken.
- Does submitting the affidavit guarantee rental decontrol?
- No. The form says submission alone does not designate the owner as bona fide. The Rent Regulation Officer reviews the request and may ask for additional documentation before approving or rejecting it.