Jersey City, NJ · Hudson County

Affidavit of Submission

This affidavit accompanies a General Development Application and is completed by an individual applicant or an authorized representative of a corporate or partnership applicant.

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Issued by
City of Jersey City · Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
jerseycitynj.gov
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Simple form~10 min to notarize
  • 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 certifies that statements in the submitted General Development Application and attached materials are true. The applicant also confirms their authority to sign and permits an authorized City official to inspect the subject property in connection with the application. The form includes spaces for the property address, block and lot, applicant initials and signatures, and a notarial oath. Submit it with the GDA when the application calls for this affidavit.

Who needs it

An individual applicant or authorized corporate officer or general partner completing a General Development Application with this affidavit must sign and submit it.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the affidavit before the notary, and the property owner signs if authorizing submission for someone else.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Affidavit

    Get the Affidavit of Submission and the related General Development Application.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Form

    Enter the subject property address, block and lot, and applicant information. Arrange the property owner's signature if applicable.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Choose a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned affidavit ready for your appointment.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the affidavit during the online notarization so the notary can complete the jurat.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Send the notarized affidavit with the General Development Application and attached materials as directed by the City.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Jersey City. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 this affidavit?
Complete the property and applicant details, then sign the affidavit before a notary. Include the property owner's signature if the owner is authorizing submission by someone else.
Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
Yes. The form states that it is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, so sign before the notary completes the jurat.
Can I notarize this form online?
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.). 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 affidavit?
Submit the affidavit with the General Development Application and its attached materials. Check the City’s application instructions for the required submission method; confirm with the municipality if unsure.

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