Chatham Township, MT · Morris County
Certificate of Continued Use of a Septic System Application
Property sellers or purchasers use this application to request a certificate for continued use of an existing septic system before a property transfer.
What this form is
This application requests a Board of Health certificate for continued use of an existing individual subsurface sewage disposal system serving a previously occupied dwelling. The ordinance requires the certificate before a property transfer and calls for an on-site inspection and specified tests by a qualified professional. The form asks for property and applicant details and includes a report of inspection and tests.
Who needs it
A seller or purchaser of property with a previously occupied dwelling served by an individual subsurface sewage disposal system may apply.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Board of Health at the Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Road, Chatham, New Jersey 07928; the ordinance states a $5 fee.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the qualified inspector signs and dates the inspection report, with no sworn attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Continued Use of a Septic System Application.
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Complete Applicant And Property Details
Fill in the property block and lot, address, applicant name, mailing address, and telephone number.
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Arrange Inspection And Tests
Have a qualified professional conduct the inspection and tests and complete the report included with the application.
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Submit To The Board Of Health
Submit the application to the Board of Health at 58 Meyersville Road, Chatham, New Jersey 07928, with the $5 fee stated in the ordinance.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a septic system continued-use certificate?
- Either the seller or purchaser may apply to the Board of Health for a certificate for continued use of an individual subsurface sewage disposal system.
- What inspection and tests does the application require?
- A qualified professional must conduct an on-site inspection and the listed dye, probe, and usage tests, then complete and sign the inspection report.
- Do I need a notary for the septic system continued-use application?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the qualified inspector signs and dates the inspection report, and no sworn attachment is stated.
- How do I submit the septic system continued-use application?
- Submit it to the Board of Health at the Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Road, Chatham, New Jersey 07928. The ordinance states a $5 application fee.