Morris Township, MT · Morris County
Certificate of Abandonment of Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal System
Property owners or authorized agents complete this certificate for abandoned septic tanks, seepage pits, or cesspools on a Morris Township property.
What this form is
This certificate records the abandonment and filling of septic tanks, seepage pits, or cesspools on a property. The owner or authorized agent certifies that contents were removed and properly disposed of, and that the components were filled with suitable material as required by Township Ordinance 114. It asks for property details, the abandonment date, reasons for abandonment, backfill information, contractor details, and a sketch of the structures’ locations.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent completes this certificate for abandoned septic tanks, seepage pits, or cesspools on the property.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Morris Township Health Department at 50 Woodland Avenue, P.O. Box 7603, Convent Station, NJ 07961.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent just signs and dates the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Certificate of Abandonment of Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal System.
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Complete The Property Details
Enter the address, block, lot, owner or agent name, abandonment date, reason, backfill material, and contractor contact information.
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Add The Location Sketch
Draw a sketch showing where the abandoned structures are located on the property, using the back of the sheet.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit it to the Morris Township Health Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Abandonment?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates the certification.
- Who completes this certificate?
- The property owner or an authorized agent completes and signs the certificate for abandoned septic tanks, seepage pits, or cesspools.
- What information does the certificate ask for?
- It asks for the property address, block and lot, abandonment date, reason for abandonment, backfill material, contractor contact details, and a sketch of the abandoned structures.
- How do I submit the certificate?
- Submit it to the Morris Township Health Department at 50 Woodland Avenue, P.O. Box 7603, Convent Station, NJ 07961.
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