Do I need a notary for the Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form?

No. The form calls for the owner's signature and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

When must I register a vacant or abandoned property?

The form says to register within 30 days after the building becomes vacant and abandoned or within 30 days after assuming ownership of a vacant and abandoned property.

Does the registration need to be renewed?

Yes. The form says annual renewal is required by January 1 each year the property remains vacant and abandoned.

Lafayette Township, MT · Sussex County

No notary required

Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form

Lafayette Township property owners use this form to register a vacant or abandoned property and provide owner and responsible-party contact information.

What this form is

This registration form records information about a vacant or abandoned property and its owner for Lafayette Township. Owners must register within 30 days after the property becomes vacant and abandoned or after taking ownership of an already vacant and abandoned property; renewals are required annually while it remains vacant. It requests the property address, block and lot, owner and responsible-party contact details, and signature.

Who needs it

Owners of vacant and abandoned properties in Lafayette Township must register, and renew annually while the property remains vacant.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Township's Zoning Enforcement Department; the form lists 33 Morris Farm Road, Lafayette, NJ 07848, and [email protected]. It lists a $500 initial fee and a $2,000 annual renewal fee.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the owner completes and signs the registration, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form.
2
Complete The Registration
Enter the property address, block and lot, owner details, responsible-party details if different, and the requested contact information.
3
Sign The Form
Sign the registration and print your name.
4
Submit To The Township
Submit the form to the Township's Zoning Enforcement Department using the contact information listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form?: No. The form calls for the owner's signature and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form?: Submit it to the Township's Zoning Enforcement Department. The form lists 33 Morris Farm Road, Lafayette, NJ 07848, and [email protected].
When must I register a vacant or abandoned property?: The form says to register within 30 days after the building becomes vacant and abandoned or within 30 days after assuming ownership of a vacant and abandoned property.
Does the registration need to be renewed?: Yes. The form says annual renewal is required by January 1 each year the property remains vacant and abandoned.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lafayette Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.