Lakewood Township, NJ · Ocean County

Non-Exempt Change of Use Application Package

This 13-page package is for applicants seeking Lakewood Planning Board review of a non-exempt change of use and includes application materials, checklists, ownership affidavits, and supporting forms.

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’s package guides applicants through submitting a non-exempt change-of-use application to the Planning Board. It includes an application, submission checklist, ownership and real-estate affidavits, escrow agreement, and other materials; plans and supporting documents are also required. The Board reviews the submission, may request revisions, and schedules a public hearing after its engineer finds the revised documents complete for that purpose.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a non-exempt change of use in Lakewood Township must submit this package and the required plans and supporting documents for Planning Board review.

Why it needs a notary

The ownership affidavit includes a state jurat; the property owner signs and swears to its statements before the notary, who completes the jurat.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Package

    Download the Non-Exempt Change of Use package and review its application, checklist, affidavit, and submission requirements.

  2. 2

    Complete the Affidavit

    Fill in the ownership affidavit details, but wait to sign until instructed by the notary.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule an online notarization session for the affidavit’s jurat.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Show identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session as directed.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Township

    Submit the completed package, fees, plans, and supporting documents to the Lakewood Planning Board following its instructions.

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

How do I get the ownership affidavit notarized?
Complete the affidavit details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
Do I need to notarize the entire application package?
The package includes an Affidavit of Ownership with a jurat. The form’s other listed materials have different requirements; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Can I use an online notary for this Lakewood form?
New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can perform the notarization remotely.
What else does the non-exempt application package require?
The package lists application and escrow fees, an escrow agreement, ownership forms, a W-9, a checklist, and plans and other supporting documents. Follow the submission instructions in the package.

Ready to notarize your Non-Exempt Change of Use Application Package?

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