Wantage Township, NJ · Sussex County
Land Use Board Instructions and Application
This packet explains Wantage Land Use Board filing requirements and includes the universal application for property owners or applicants seeking subdivision, site plan, variance, appeal, or other land use review.
- 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
Wantage Township uses this packet to guide development applicants through filing with the Land Use Board, including required copies, supporting materials, tax certification, fees, and notice deadlines. The universal application collects project, property, applicant, and professional details and identifies requested approvals. Depending on the application, the packet also includes forms for owner authorization, sworn certifications, hearing notice, and proof of service; applicants must file materials at least 21 days before the target hearing date.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking Wantage Land Use Board review for a subdivision, site plan, variance, appeal, interpretation, or other listed land use matter need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurats for the owner authorization and applicant certification, plus an affidavit-of-service jurat; the property owner, applicant, or agent signs the applicable statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Wantage Land Use Board instructions and application packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicable project and property details, identify requested approvals, and gather the supporting documents and copies described in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If your applicable statement has a jurat, book a commissioned online notary for the signer.
- 4
Sign On Video
Complete the notarial signing on video and follow the notary's instructions for the sworn statement.
- 5
Submit To The Township
File the application, fees, and supporting materials with the Land Use Administrator by the stated deadlines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wantage 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 submit a Wantage Land Use Board application?
- File the application, fees, and supporting materials with the Land Use Administrator at least 21 days before the target hearing date. The packet calls for an original and 15 copies, plus 16 sets of maps and plats.
- Do I need to have this packet notarized?
- Not every page requires notarization. The owner authorization and applicant certification include sworn jurat blocks, and the affidavit of service has a sworn-and-subscribed block. Have the signer complete the applicable statement before a notary.
- Can I sign these sworn statements with a remote online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Confirm with the municipality if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized statement.
- When must I file the affidavit of service?
- The instructions say the affidavit of service and proof of publication must be filed with the Land Use Administrator at least three business days before the hearing. Missing these documents may delay the hearing.