Asbury Park, NJ · Monmouth County
Variance Application and Checklist
This application and checklist requests zoning variances and related approvals, and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking review by Asbury Park’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
- 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 packet to describe the property, existing conditions, proposed project, and variances or exceptions requested. It includes an applicant affidavit, owner authorization when someone other than the owner applies, a tax-status section, a completeness affidavit, and submission checklists for application materials and plans. The city says an application must be deemed complete by the Development Coordinator before it can receive a hearing date; applicants must complete and submit the checklist with the initial application.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a variance or related zoning approval from the Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment should complete and submit this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the Affidavit of Application under a state jurat, swearing the statements are true; the form directs the applicant to sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the variance application and checklist from the City of Asbury Park.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Enter the property, applicant, project, and variance details, and complete the checklist and applicable affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notarization session as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and required supporting materials to the city following its application instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Asbury Park. 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 applicant affidavit?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the Affidavit of Application when instructed. The affidavit includes a jurat for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- Do I need to notarize the owner authorization?
- The form says an owner must execute the authorization when someone other than the owner applies. The authorization section does not show a notarial block; the Affidavit of Application does.
- Can I sign this application online with a notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- Where do I submit the completed variance packet?
- The form lists the City of Asbury Park and directs applicants to contact the Department of Planning and Redevelopment with questions. Follow the city’s submission instructions and confirm with the municipality if unsure.