Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ · Ocean County
Bulkhead Permit Application
This application is for property owners seeking Little Egg Harbor Township approval to construct, replace, or repair a bulkhead on their property.
- 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
The application identifies the property, owner, contractor, engineer, and proposed work, and includes an owner or responsible party certification about permits and compliance with township requirements. The township requires a completed, notarized application, zoning application, two checks, contractor’s license, survey and/or pictures, and bulkhead detail; DEP approval is required when applicable. For a new bulkhead, the form notes DEP prior approvals are required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking township approval for new bulkhead construction, replacement, or repairs should complete the application and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the owner or responsible party signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Little Egg Harbor Township bulkhead permit application.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the bulkhead and zoning applications and gather the listed checks, contractor license, survey and/or pictures, bulkhead detail, and any required DEP approval.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the owner or responsible party’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Submit the completed application and required materials to Little Egg Harbor Township.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Little Egg Harbor 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
- How do I apply for a bulkhead permit?
- Complete the bulkhead and zoning applications, then gather two checks, a current contractor’s license, a survey and/or pictures, and bulkhead detail. Include DEP approval when required.
- Do I need to sign the bulkhead application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn certification and a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The owner or responsible party signs before the notary.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; an authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What payments does the application require?
- The form calls for two checks or money orders: a $300 engineering fee and a $125 application fee. It says both should be made payable to Little Egg Harbor Township.
- What should I do if I am unsure which approvals to include?
- The form says DEP approval is required when applicable and notes that new bulkhead construction requires prior DEP approvals. Contact the township about your project requirements; confirm with the municipality if unsure.