Neptune Township, NJ · Monmouth County
Hardship Rent Increase Application
Neptune Township landlords or their authorized agents use this application to request a hardship rent increase from the Rent Leveling Board and certify the application’s accuracy before a notary.
- 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
The application gathers property, tenant, income, and expense information for the 12 months before filing, with supporting records such as bills, tax documents, and proof of tenant notice. Landlords submit five sets to the Rent Leveling Board Secretary and use the included tenant notice to inform each tenant. The owner or authorized representative swears or affirms that the application and attachments are accurate and that required tenant notice was served.
Who needs it
A landlord seeking a hardship rent increase, or an authorized representative appointed to handle the application, completes and submits this package to the Rent Leveling Board.
Why it needs a notary
The certification carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the landlord or authorized agent signs and swears or affirms the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Hardship Rent Increase Application and review its checklist and certification.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter property, tenant, income, and expense details for the 12 months before filing, and gather the requested supporting records.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the certification in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Board
Submit five sets of the application package and supporting documents to the Rent Leveling Board Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Neptune Township. 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 hardship application certification?
- Complete the application, then sign and swear or affirm the certification during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized application package to the Rent Leveling Board Secretary.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The checklist requests records for the 12-month period before filing, including income and expense documentation, proof of tenant notice, and other property records. The application asks for five sets of the package.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the certification remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Who signs the certification?
- The landlord or a legitimate representative appointed to represent the owner signs the certification. The signer swears or affirms that the information is accurate and that tenants were served notice.
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