East Rutherford, NJ · Bergen County
Raffle License Application
This four-copy application requests a license to conduct raffles and is filed by an organization with the Municipal Clerk where the games will take place.
- 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 application collects details about the organization, raffle dates and location, expenses, intended use of proceeds, prizes, officers, and members who will conduct or assist with the games. The applicant and members in charge complete the sworn statement, and the application is submitted to the Municipal Clerk with the organization's registration slip from the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
Who needs it
An organization seeking to conduct raffles in East Rutherford must submit four copies of this application to the Municipal Clerk with its registration slip.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state jurat stating the application parties swear to their statements; the officer and members in charge sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Raffle License Application from the East Rutherford municipal website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the organization, event, expense, proceeds, prize, officer, and member information. Prepare four copies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn statement and confirm the submission format with the Municipal Clerk if needed.
- 4
Sign on Video
The officer and members in charge sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit four copies to the Municipal Clerk with the organization's registration slip.
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 raffle license application?
- Submit four copies of the completed application to the Municipal Clerk in the municipality where the games will be conducted. The form also says to present the organization's registration slip.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application has a sworn statement and a notary section. The officer and members in charge sign the statement before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Ask the Municipal Clerk whether the notarized application can be submitted in that format.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for organization details, raffle dates and location, expenses, purposes for net proceeds, prizes, officers, and members involved in conducting the games.
Raffle License Application in other Bergen County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.