Rumson, NJ · Monmouth County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application
This application package is for property owners or applicants seeking a variance from Rumson’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, with notarized forms required in specified circumstances.
- 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 package provides instructions and forms for requesting a zoning variance, including an application, an owner consent form when the applicant is not the owner, and an affidavit of service for hearing notices. Applicants must file the required materials with the Board Secretary at least 15 days before the meeting; the affidavit of service is due at least 10 calendar days before the hearing. The instructions also explain notice, publication, and post-decision steps.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Rumson Zoning Board of Adjustment variance use this package; a non-owner applicant needs the owner’s notarized consent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Package
Download Rumson’s Zoning Board of Adjustment variance application package and review the filing instructions.
- 2
Complete the Required Forms
Fill in the application and, when applicable, the owner consent and affidavit of service.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each form that requires a notary.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
The owner or applicant signs the applicable form in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit the Application to the City
File the completed package and required supporting materials with the Zoning Board Secretary by the stated deadlines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rumson. 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 this application package need notarization?
- The instructions say the owner’s consent must be notarized when the applicant is not the owner. The affidavit of service must also be notarized.
- How do I sign the notarized forms online?
- Complete the applicable consent or affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for the completed document.
- Do I need the owner’s consent if I am the property owner?
- The consent form is required when the applicant is not the owner. If you are unsure how the requirement applies to your application, confirm with the municipality.
- Can I use remote notarization for these forms?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application in other New Jersey cities
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