Trenton, NJ · Mercer County
Planning Board Application Packet
This packet guides applicants seeking Trenton Planning Board review for development proposals, including subdivisions, site plans, conditional uses, and related variances, and includes a notarized Affidavit of Service of Notice.
- 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
Trenton uses this packet for applications asking its Planning Board to review subdivisions, preliminary or final site plans, conditional uses, and related variances. It explains submission materials, fees, review steps, and notice procedures; applicants serving nearby property owners must complete the included Affidavit of Service of Notice and have it notarized. The packet says to present that affidavit to the Planning Board Secretary at least two days before the hearing.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Trenton Planning Board approval for a subdivision, site plan, conditional use, or related variance may need this packet and its notarized service affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a state-jurat Affidavit of Service of Notice; the person attesting to service signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Planning Board Application Packet and identify the Affidavit of Service of Notice.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Fill in the affidavit after serving notices as required for your application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear or affirm to the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Present the notarized affidavit to the Planning Board Secretary at least two days before the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Trenton. 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 Affidavit of Service of Notice?
- Complete the affidavit after serving the required notices, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm to the affidavit during your video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire Planning Board application packet?
- The packet specifically says the Affidavit of Service of Notice shall be notarized. It does not say that every page or the entire application packet must be notarized.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. Ask the Planning Board Secretary whether the notarized affidavit format you plan to submit is acceptable.
- When must I submit the notarized affidavit?
- The packet says to present the notarized Affidavit of Service of Notice to the Planning Board Secretary at least two days before the hearing. For submission details, confirm with the municipality if unsure.
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