Fanwood, NJ · Union County
Planning Board Hearing Application
This application requests Fanwood Planning Board review of a property project, such as a site plan, subdivision, or variance, and is filed by the applicant for the property.
- 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 describe the project, property, requested review, and reasons supporting an appeal. Fanwood asks applicants to complete it for Planning Board matters, including site plan or subdivision review and bulk or use variance requests. The form includes property and project information, applicant statements, a signature sworn before a notary, and supporting materials; it also asks for a notarized owner authorization letter if the applicant is not the owner.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking Fanwood Planning Board review should complete this form and provide the project information and supporting documents requested.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the undersigned applicant signs the truth-and-correctness statement before the notary, and a non-owner applicant also needs notarized owner authorization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planning Board Hearing Application and review its instructions and any applicable attachments.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, owner, project, property, and requested-review details; attach supporting materials and owner authorization if required.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To Fanwood
File the signed application, required attachments, and applicable fees with the Borough according to its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fanwood. 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 get the Fanwood application notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign the sworn statement. Book an online session, show your identification, and sign before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need a notarized owner authorization letter?
- The form says that if the applicant is not the owner, a notarized letter of authority or power of attorney, signed by the owner, must be attached.
- Can I use remote notarization for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. An authorized officer's notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- The form lists non-refundable application fees payable when filed and gives Fanwood Borough Hall as the public-inspection location for related documents. Follow the Borough's filing instructions and confirm with the municipality if unsure.