North Brunswick, NJ · Middlesex County
Variance Application
This application requests zoning or design variance relief and related land-use approvals from North Brunswick’s Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment for a proposed property development.
- 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
Property owners or applicants use this form to describe the proposed development, identify requested variances and any associated approvals, and provide supporting information to the appropriate Township board. North Brunswick requires the completed application, checklist documents, applicable fees and escrow deposits; the form also specifies copy and digital-submission requirements, with an exception for certain homeowners applying on their own behalf. Notice-related proof must be filed with the board secretary at least five days before the hearing.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking variance relief or related land-use approval for property in North Brunswick must file this application with the appropriate Township board.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the North Brunswick Variance Application and the applicable checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the application, identify requested relief, and assemble the required supporting documents, fees, and escrow deposits.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each certification that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and take the oath during the online notary session; the owner must also do so if completing the owner’s certification.
- 5
Submit To The Township
File the completed application and required materials with the Department of Community Development as directed by the Township.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Brunswick. 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 variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book online with a commissioned online notary. The applicant—and the owner if completing the owner’s certification—must sign and take the oath during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize both certifications?
- The form includes separate sworn certifications for the applicant and, if applicable, the property owner. Each person completing a certification must sign before a notary.
- Can I submit the notarized form online?
- The form calls for hard-copy application materials and, in many cases, a CD with PDF files. It provides an exception for certain single- or two-family homeowners. Confirm submission details with the Township.
- Does New Jersey allow online notarization?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179 (N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Variance Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.