Surf City, NJ · Ocean County
Declaration of Deed Restriction
This declaration places ongoing FEMA flood-regulation restrictions on a Surf City property and is completed by the property owner who directs that the instrument be recorded.
- 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 declaration places a restrictive covenant on the described property, limiting its use to comply with FEMA flood regulations and giving Surf City inspection officers access to certain areas with 48 hours’ advance notice. The form states that the restriction binds future owners and directs the declarant to have the instrument recorded with the Ocean County Clerk. Complete it when a property is subject to this deed restriction.
Who needs it
A property owner named as the declarant should complete this form when placing the stated FEMA flood-regulation restriction on Surf City property.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared and confirmed making and executing the instrument; each declarant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Declaration of Deed Restriction PDF from the Surf City form source.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Enter the declarant, property address, block, lot, and date information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary online and sign when instructed; do not sign in advance.
- 5
Submit For Recording
Send the completed instrument for recording with the Ocean County Clerk, using e-recording if supported.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Surf City. 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 and submit this deed restriction?
- Fill in the property and declarant details, sign during your online notary session, then submit the completed instrument as directed for recording with the Ocean County Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment confirming that the declarant personally appeared and stated that they made and executed the instrument.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Since October 2021, New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment remotely.
- How can I record the completed form with Ocean County?
- The form directs the declarant to record it with the Ocean County Clerk. E-recording is available where the county supports it, usually through a title company; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Declaration of Deed Restriction in other Ocean County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.