Monmouth Beach, NJ · Monmouth County
Floodplain Non-Conversion Agreement
This agreement records floodplain restrictions on a property with a nonconforming or potentially noncompliant structure, and is filed by the property owner seeking a permit or variance in Monmouth Beach.
- 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
Monmouth Beach requires this agreement when a permit or variance involves a structure in the 100-year floodplain that does not meet, or may not later meet, strict elevation requirements. The owner agrees to limits on how below-elevation areas are used, flood-vent requirements, and yearly municipal compliance visits. The signed agreement must be recorded with the property deed as a condition of a Certificate of Occupancy, and proof of recording must be provided.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a permit or variance for a covered floodplain structure must complete this agreement when required as a condition of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes individual and corporate acknowledgment blocks; the owner or authorized entity signer must acknowledge signing before the notary and complete the applicable block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Monmouth Beach Non-Conversion Agreement and review its requirements for the property and covered structure.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner, property, block and lot, permit, structure, and design flood elevation information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and select the acknowledgment block that fits the signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the agreement during the online session.
- 5
Record and Submit Proof
Record the agreement with the deed and provide proof of recording as required by Monmouth Beach.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monmouth Beach. 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 complete the Non-Conversion Agreement?
- Fill in the owner, property, tax lot, permit, structure, and flood elevation details, then sign before a notary using the applicable acknowledgment. Record the agreement with the deed and provide proof of recording.
- Do I need to record this agreement?
- Yes. The form says the agreement must be recorded with the deed so subsequent owners know about the restrictions, and proof of recording must be provided.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. An act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14. Confirm acceptance with the municipality if unsure.
- How is the recorded agreement submitted?
- The form identifies the Monmouth County Clerk and requires proof of recording. Counties that support e-recording may accept documents electronically, usually through a title company; confirm the recording process with the county.
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Floodplain Non-Conversion Agreement in other New Jersey cities
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