Cranford, NJ · Union County
Development Application Package
This package contains applications and supporting forms for property owners and applicants seeking Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment review in Cranford.
- 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 package to apply for development-related Board action, including subdivision or site plan review, variances, conditional use authorization, appeals, and interpretation requests. Applicants complete only the forms for their specific application and provide the required checklist items or written waiver requests. The package also includes forms for hearing notices and proof of service; Cranford requires a notarized Affidavit of Proof of Service when notification is complete.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking Cranford Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment review use the relevant application forms and supporting materials in this package.
Why it needs a notary
Form 01 certifications use a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat; the applicant and, when applicable, the property owner sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Package
Get Cranford’s Development Application Package and review the instructions and index.
- 2
Choose And Complete Forms
Complete only the forms for your application and gather the checklist items or written waiver requests Cranford requires.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for any required sworn certification, leaving the notary section unsigned.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable certification during your video session with the notary.
- 5
Submit To Cranford
Submit the completed application, supporting documents, and any required notarized forms to Cranford’s Planning and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cranford. 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
- Which parts of the package need notarization?
- Form 01 includes sworn certifications for applicants and, in some cases, property owners. The instructions also call for a notarized Affidavit of Proof of Service (Form 12) when hearing notices are complete.
- How do I notarize a Cranford development application online?
- Complete the relevant form but leave its notary section unsigned. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video appointment.
- Do I need to notarize every form in this package?
- No. The package contains forms for different application types. Notarization applies to specified sworn certifications and the Affidavit of Proof of Service, not necessarily every form. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for the sworn signature?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. A commissioned online notary can conduct an eligible session.