Trenton, NJ · Mercer County
Form F – Application for Subdivision Approval
Trenton Planning Board’s Form F requests preliminary or final subdivision approval and is completed by a property applicant seeking to divide land within the city.
- 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 Form F with the Development Form A to request preliminary or final approval of a major or minor subdivision. The applicant provides property, lot, existing-condition, and building-setback details and certifies information about the proposed development. Trenton’s form also asks about prior applications and requires the applicant’s statement to be sworn before a notary. The form describes submission of supporting documents to the Division of Planning and later filing approved plats and deeds with the Mercer County Clerk.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking preliminary or final approval to subdivide land in Trenton should complete this form with Development Form A.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary and prints their name.
How to get this notarized
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Download Form F
Get the City of Trenton Planning Board’s Form F and the accompanying Development Form A.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details, subdivision request, lot information, and the required certification.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the applicant’s sworn certification.
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Submit to the City
File the application and supporting documents with Trenton’s Division of Planning as directed by the city.
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 get Form F notarized?
- Complete the application but wait to sign the certification. Book online, show identification, and sign during the video session when the notary administers the oath and completes the jurat.
- Do I need to sign Form F in front of a notary?
- Yes. Form F includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat for the applicant’s certification. Sign before the notary, rather than signing in advance.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. 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 subdivision application?
- The form directs applicants to file completed applications and supporting documents with Trenton’s Division of Planning. It also describes later submission of approved plats and deeds to the Mercer County Clerk; confirm with the municipality if unsure.