West Long Branch, NJ · Monmouth County
Variance Application
This application requests Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment review of a proposed variance and is filed by an applicant seeking permission for a property development proposal in West 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
The 16-page packet collects property, applicant, and proposal details, identifies requested variances, and includes supporting materials such as a petition, sample hearing notice, and review forms. Applicants use it to seek Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment review; the packet says applications and revisions are submitted at Borough Hall and warns that required forms and procedures must be followed before the Board can hear a case.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a variance or related development review from the West Long Branch Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment use this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurat blocks for affidavits of service and publication and an owners’ concurrence; the relevant applicant or property owner signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Borough of West Long Branch variance application packet and review its instructions and submission requirements.
- 2
Complete the Required Forms
Fill in the application and any applicable affidavits or owners’ concurrence; leave the notary sections unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for each signer who must swear to or acknowledge a form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable document during the video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to Borough Hall according to the packet’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West 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 variance application need notarization?
- The packet includes notary blocks on the Affidavit of Service, Affidavit of Publication, and Owners Concurrence. Check which forms apply to your application and which signer must swear to each.
- How do I get an affidavit in this packet notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing its notary section, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Follow the city’s instructions for submitting the notarized form.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application?
- The packet shows notary blocks on specific affidavits and the owners’ concurrence, not on every page. Confirm which documents and signers are required for your filing.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this municipal application?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Other forms in West Long Branch
Variance Application in other Monmouth County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.