Lakewood Township, NJ · Ocean County

Non-Exempt Change of Use Application

This application package requests Planning Board review of a proposed non-exempt change of use and is filed by the applicant for property in Lakewood Township.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Lakewood Township requires this package for a non-exempt change-of-use application under the procedures and checklist provided with the form. It collects project, property, zoning, parking, and ownership information and includes supporting items such as plans, an ownership affidavit, an escrow agreement, and a W-9. Applicants submit the package and required copies to the Planning Board office; the Board reviews materials before a plan review meeting and potential public hearing.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a non-exempt change of use in Lakewood Township should complete the application package and submit the required supporting materials to the Planning Board.

Why it needs a notary

The Affidavit of Ownership contains a sworn jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary; the property owner signs that affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Non-Exempt Change of Use application package and review its procedures, checklist, and required supporting documents.

  2. 2

    Complete the Forms

    Fill in the application and supporting forms, but leave the Affidavit of Ownership unsigned until your notary appointment.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn Affidavit of Ownership.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Show identification and sign the ownership affidavit during the online video session when instructed by the notary.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Include the notarized affidavit with the required application package and submit it to the Lakewood Township Planning Board as directed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Lakewood Township. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 part of the application package needs notarization?
The Affidavit of Ownership includes a sworn jurat. The property owner signs that affidavit before the notary; the application package also contains other forms and submission materials.
How do I get the Affidavit of Ownership notarized online?
Complete the affidavit without signing it, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Then include the notarized affidavit with the Planning Board submission.
Do I need to submit the whole application package?
The form describes a full package for non-exempt applications, including supporting forms and project documents. Review the checklist and submission instructions, and confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm the municipality’s submission requirements if unsure.

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