Bethlehem Township, NJ · Hunterdon County
Planning Board Variance Application
This application asks property owners or applicants to describe a proposed development and request Planning Board relief, including a variance, in Bethlehem Township.
- 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
Bethlehem Township uses this packet for Planning Board applications, including requests for bulk or use variances, appeals, and other ancillary relief. Applicants provide property and proposal details, explain requested relief, submit supporting materials, and complete the applicable certifications and agreements. The packet also includes forms for site-walk permission, public-hearing notice, and an affidavit about notice service; complete those sections when they apply to the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking Planning Board review in Bethlehem Township should complete the application and applicable certifications, supporting forms, and required attachments.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Bethlehem Township Planning Board application packet and identify the sections that apply to your request.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, property, proposal, and relief details. Gather the required attachments and leave notarized signatures unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable certifications or affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable jurat sections during the live video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Submit the signed application, applicable attachments, and fees following Bethlehem Township’s filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bethlehem Township. 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 application certifications notarized?
- Complete the form but wait to sign the applicant certification, owner consent, or affidavit until your notary appointment. Book online, show identification, and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize every signature in this packet?
- The applicant and, if different, property owner certifications each have a sworn-and-subscribed block. The notice-service affidavit also includes a sworn-and-subscribed block. Check which sections apply to your filing.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm the municipality will accept your completed document.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- The packet directs applicants to submit the completed application, supporting materials, and required fees. Follow the Township’s current filing instructions and confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Planning Board Variance Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.