Westfield, NJ · Union County
Board Application
Westfield’s Board Application is a development application package for property owners or other applicants seeking review by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
- 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 describe the property, proposed development, requested board review, and reasons the appeal should be granted. Westfield requires the application and applicable supporting materials, checklists, fees, and an Affidavit of Ownership for a development submission; waiver and de minimis exception forms apply only when requested. The applicant must submit collated materials, and the board may find the application incomplete if required items or approved waiver requests are missing.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants submitting a development application to Westfield’s Planning Board or Board of Adjustment should complete the applicable sections and supporting forms.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Westfield’s Board Application package and review the instructions and submission checklists.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill in the application and any applicable supporting forms, including the Affidavit of Ownership, and gather required materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for each signer whose form includes a notary block.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable forms during the video session with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To Westfield
Collate the required application materials and submit them to the Planning and Zoning Office with applicable fees.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westfield. 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 Westfield Board Application notarized online?
- Complete the application and applicable Affidavit of Ownership, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the forms during your video session and include them with your collated submission to the Planning and Zoning Office.
- Do I need to notarize both the application and Affidavit of Ownership?
- The application includes a jurat for the applicant, and the Affidavit of Ownership includes a separate jurat for the property owner or an authorized officer of the owner. Complete the forms that apply to your submission.
- Can I use remote online notarization for these forms?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can guide you through an eligible online signing.
- What else must I submit with the notarized forms?
- The packet lists applicable checklists, supporting plans and materials, a tax certificate, property tax map, fees, and other forms. Requirements depend on the application type; confirm with the municipality if unsure.