Mountainside, NJ · Union County
Board of Adjustment Land Use Application
This application requests Board of Adjustment review of proposed land use, construction, or property changes and is filed by the applicant, with property owner authorization when required.
- 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 application to describe the property, proposed use or project, and the relief requested from the Board of Adjustment. The applicant must complete the applicable sections, explain the variance criteria when seeking a variance, and provide the requested supporting materials. Both the applicant and property owner have certification sections with notary blocks; the checklist also calls for notarized affidavits, owner notifications, fees, and plan copies.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Board of Adjustment review of a property or proposed use in Mountainside complete the application, and the property owner certifies authorization and agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurats for the applicant and property owner; each signer must sign their certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Board of Adjustment land use application and review its sections and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Describe the property and proposal, answer applicable variance questions, and gather the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for the applicant and property owner to notarize their separate certifications.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears before the notary and signs their certification as directed during the appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Follow the form checklist and return the original application and property-owner list to the Board Secretary with required materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mountainside. 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 notarize the applicant and owner certifications?
- Complete the application, but leave the certification signatures for the notary appointment. The applicant and property owner each sign their own sworn certification before the notary.
- Do I need to notarize both certification sections?
- The form includes separate sworn certification blocks for the applicant and property owner, and its checklist asks whether affidavits have been properly signed and notarized. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). A commissioned online notary can notarize a signer remotely.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form checklist calls for completed application information, notarized affidavits, notice to property owners within 200 feet, hearing fees, and 15 copies of plans and supporting materials. It says to return the original application and property-owner list to the Board Secretary.