Barnegat Township, NJ · Ocean County
Appeal of Zoning Officer Decision Application Package
This application package is for property owners or other applicants asking Barnegat Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment to review a Zoning Officer decision.
- 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
Use this package to appeal a Zoning Officer decision and explain the reasons you believe relief is warranted. It includes the application, a completeness checklist, an affidavit of non-collusion, and a contribution disclosure statement; the instructions require the affidavits to be sworn or subscribed before a notary. Submit the completed materials, required plans, fees, and escrow deposit to the Township, following the package’s instructions.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking review of a Zoning Officer decision by Barnegat Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment should complete this application package.
Why it needs a notary
The package includes sworn affidavit and contribution-disclosure signature blocks; the applicant or declarant signs and swears or subscribes before a notary where indicated.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Package
Download the appeal application package and review its instructions and completeness checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and supporting forms, gather required plans and attachments, and leave notarial signature sections unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit and disclosure signature blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sections during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Submit the completed package and required supporting materials, fees, and escrow deposit to Barnegat Township as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barnegat 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
- Which parts of the appeal package require notarization?
- The Affidavit of Non-Collusion includes a sworn and subscribed-before-me block, and the Contribution Disclosure Statement includes a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me block. Sign those blocks before the notary.
- How do I get the affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing its notarial sections, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Check that all required details are filled in before submitting the package.
- Do I need to submit the notarized forms to the Township?
- The package instructs applicants to submit the application and required supporting materials to the Township. Follow its submission requirements for the affidavits, copies, plans, fees, and escrow deposit; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.
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