East Rutherford, NJ · Bergen County
Contractor Registration Application
This application lets individual contractors and businesses apply for or renew registration with East Rutherford’s Construction Department to conduct building operations in the municipality.
- 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
East Rutherford’s Construction Department uses this application to register contractors under the ordinance named on the form. Applicants provide business and contact details, select a contractor classification, and report insurance, business history, and other municipal registrations. The form covers first-time applications and renewals, lists the applicable fee for each, and instructs applicants to complete all information and have the application notarized before submitting it for review.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses seeking initial or renewed contractor registration with East Rutherford’s Construction Department should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn to and subscribed before me”; the contractor applicant signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Contractor Registration Application from the East Rutherford Construction Department.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and business information, contractor classification, insurance details, and application type.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant certification during your video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and applicable fee to East Rutherford’s Construction Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Rutherford. 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 submit the contractor registration application?
- Complete the application, sign its certification before a notary, and submit it to East Rutherford’s Construction Department for review.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form instructs applicants to have the completed application notarized and includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the applicant’s signature.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; an authorized officer’s act in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What fee does the form list?
- The application lists a $50 fee for initial registration and a $25 fee for renewal. Confirm current fees and submission details with the municipality if unsure.