Kingston, MA · Plymouth County
Raffle and Bazaar Permit Application
This application and annual report packet is for nonprofit organizations seeking a Kingston permit to conduct raffles or bazaars and report on raffle activity.
- 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
The packet includes an application for a permit to conduct raffles and bazaars, with spaces for the nonprofit organization’s information, qualifying category, responsible officers or members, and intended use of proceeds. It also includes a sworn certification and an annual report for raffle activity, including proceeds, expenses, and winners of $25 or more. The form states that the annual report must be completed and filed before a renewal permit will be issued.
Who needs it
A nonprofit organization applying to conduct raffles or bazaars in Kingston, or a permit holder filing the packet’s annual raffle report, may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the organization’s undersigned authorized representatives sign the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download Kingston’s raffle and bazaar permit application and annual report packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the nonprofit organization’s details, qualifying category, responsible officers or members, and intended use of proceeds.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification before the notary during the online appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed packet to the Kingston Town Clerk; file the annual report before seeking a renewal permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kingston. 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 raffle permit application notarized?
- Complete the organization details, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn certification during the notary session and submit the packet to the Kingston Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certification in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the certification is sworn and subscribed before a notary public. The authorized signers should wait to sign until the notary instructs them during the appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this Kingston form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn certification remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What does the annual report ask the organization to provide?
- It asks for the permit expiration date, number of raffles, money received, related expenses, net proceeds, uses of proceeds, and names and addresses of winners receiving $25 or more.
Other forms in Kingston
Raffle and Bazaar Permit Application in other Massachusetts cities
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