Long Branch, NJ · Monmouth County
Development Plan Application
This 14-page application is for property owners and applicants seeking Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment review of a proposed development in Long Branch.
- 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
Long Branch uses this application for development proposals submitted to its Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, including site plans, subdivisions, and variance requests. The packet collects project, property, contact, and checklist information, and includes separate affidavits for the applicant and property owner. Applicants must submit completed materials, plans, fees, and required supporting documents; the form says a complete application must be on file at least 31 days before the hearing.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking development review in Long Branch and property owners whose consent or ownership affidavit is required should complete the applicable sections.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn affidavits for the applicant and property owner, each with a jurat; the applicable signer signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Development Plan Application packet from the City of Long Branch and review its application instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable project, property, contact, and checklist sections. Gather plans, fees, and required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and, when applicable, property owner affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the applicable affidavit during the online notary session; follow the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the complete application packet and supporting materials to the City of Long Branch Planning and Zoning office as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Long Branch. 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
- Which parts of the development plan application need notarization?
- The packet includes an Affidavit of Applicant and an Affidavit of Ownership & Statement of the Landowner. Each has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the applicable signer.
- How do I get the affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the applicable affidavit during the video session, and submit the completed packet as directed by the City.
- Do I need to appear in person to notarize the affidavits?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. An eligible online notarization can let you complete the oath by video; check that the receiving office accepts your notarized document.
- What else must I submit with this application?
- The checklist calls for completed application materials, plans, electronic copies, applicable fees, a W-9 with an original signature, and other supporting documents depending on the proposal. Confirm details with the Planning and Zoning office.
- Can I submit the notarized application online?
- The form requests electronic copies of submission materials, but it does not specify that the application itself can be filed online. Confirm the current filing method and document requirements with the municipality if unsure.
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