Harvey Cedars, NJ · Ocean County
Declaration of Deed Restriction
This declaration restricts a property’s use to applicable FEMA flood regulations and is completed by the property owner, or declarant, for recording with the Ocean County Clerk.
- 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
This declaration places a continuing restriction on the identified property, stating that land may be used only in accordance with FEMA flood regulations. It also grants Borough inspection officers access, with 48 hours’ advance notice, to areas below base flood elevation and describes possible penalties for violations or refused inspections. The signed instrument directs recording with the Ocean County Clerk.
Who needs it
The property owner named as declarant completes this form to place the stated FEMA flood-regulation restriction on the property and direct the instrument for recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a personal-appearance acknowledgment: the declarant appears before the notary and confirms making and executing the instrument as their own act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the two-page Declaration of Deed Restriction.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the declarant’s name, property address, block and lot, and other requested details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the personal-appearance acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear remotely and sign when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit For Recording
Follow the form’s direction to record the signed instrument with the Ocean County Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harvey Cedars. 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
- How do I complete this deed restriction declaration?
- Fill in the declarant and property details, then sign before a commissioned online notary. The form directs that the completed instrument be recorded with the Ocean County Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment certifying that the declarant personally appeared and confirmed making and executing the instrument as their own act.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can explain the remote signing process.
- How do I record the signed declaration?
- The form directs recording with the Ocean County Clerk. E-recording may be available where the county supports it, usually through a title company; confirm with the municipality if unsure.