Berkeley Heights, NJ · Union County
Vacant Property Fee Exemption Form
This form requests an exemption from vacant-property registration fees for a property owner planning rehabilitation in Berkeley Heights, with approval required from the Construction Official.
- 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
Use this form to request a temporary waiver of vacant-property registration fees while actively restoring a property to habitable condition. The owner provides the property details and a rehabilitation plan, including proposed dates, permits, and renovation scope. Berkeley Heights requires a separate registration for each vacant property, meaning each Block and Lot must file separately. The Construction Official must approve the exemption, and the form includes an applicant certification and notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A Berkeley Heights owner seeking a vacant-property fee exemption while rehabilitating a registered property should complete a separate form for each Block and Lot.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary public; the applicant whose name is subscribed to the instrument signs and acknowledges it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Vacant Property Fee Exemption Form from the Berkeley Heights Township website.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Enter the vacant property's address, Block and Lot, owner information, and detailed rehabilitation plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary's instructions and sign the applicant certification during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Submit the completed form to Berkeley Heights for review and approval by the Construction Official.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Berkeley Heights. 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 request a vacant-property fee exemption?
- Complete the form with the property information, owner details, and rehabilitation plan. Sign the applicant certification before a notary, then submit the form to the Township for Construction Official review.
- Do I need a separate form for each vacant property?
- Yes. The form instructions say each Block and Lot is considered a separate property and must file a separate registration.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize your acknowledgment remotely; confirm the Township’s submission requirements if unsure.
- How long can the vacant-property fee exemption last?
- The form states that an approved exemption may apply for twelve months while the property is actively restored. The Construction Official may grant one additional period of up to twelve months if the owner makes a timely written request and compelling conditions prevented completion.