Hopewell Borough, NJ · Mercer County
Planning Board Development Application
This 33-page package is for applicants seeking Hopewell Borough Planning Board review of development proposals, including site plans, subdivisions, conditional uses, and variances.
- 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 package to apply for Planning Board review of a development proposal in Hopewell Borough. It includes application instructions, public-notice procedures, an application form, an escrow agreement, and a notarized Proof of Service. The Borough requires applicants to submit copies of the completed application, checklist, and supporting materials, and to provide notarized proofs of service and publication before the scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Hopewell Borough Planning Board review of a site plan, subdivision, conditional use, variance, or other development proposal should use this package.
Why it needs a notary
The Proof of Service carries a jurat stating “Signed before me”; the applicant signs the certification about notice to adjacent property owners before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Package
Download the Hopewell Borough Planning Board Development Application Package and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and relevant supporting forms, and gather the required plans, documents, and notices.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online appointment to notarize the Proof of Service certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant certification in the Proof of Service during your video session with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the required copies and supporting materials to the Planning Board Secretary, including notarized proofs by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hopewell Borough. 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 Proof of Service?
- Complete the Proof of Service details, then sign the applicant certification during an online video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized proof with the required application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application package?
- The package specifically requires a notarized Proof of Service and notarized Proof of Publication. The Proof of Service includes a “Signed before me” jurat; check the publication proof for its notary instructions.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature remotely.
- When are notarized proofs due?
- The instructions say to submit one copy of the notarized Proof of Service and one copy of the notarized Proof of Publication to the Board Secretary no less than three days before the scheduled meeting.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The package directs applicants to submit the application materials to the Planning Board Secretary at 88 E. Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525, and email a complete PDF set to the listed Planning Board address. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
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