Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ · Bergen County
Raffle License Application
This application requests a municipal raffle license and collects event, organization, prize, and proceeds information from an eligible organization planning to conduct a raffle in Ho-Ho-Kus.
- 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
Ho-Ho-Kus organizations use this application to request a license for each raffle, providing details about the event, prizes, expenses, proceeds, and people responsible for conducting the games. The borough’s instructions require four copies, a current organization registration certificate, and original notarized signatures on the last page of each application. Allow at least 14 business days for processing and approval.
Who needs it
An organization planning a raffle in Ho-Ho-Kus must submit this application to the Municipal Clerk, with the required supporting documents and four copies.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement with a jurat; the applicant’s officer and member-in-charge sign the last page under oath before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Raffle License Application and instructions from the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the organization, raffle, expenses, prizes, proceeds, and responsible-member sections. Gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the officer and member-in-charge who must sign the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video session and sign the statement under oath when directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Provide four copies, the required supporting documents, and the original notarized signature page to the Municipal Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ho-Ho-Kus. 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 application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online notary appointment. The officer and member-in-charge sign the sworn statement on the last page during the video session.
- Do I need to submit original notarized signatures?
- Yes. The borough’s instructions say the last page of each application must have original signatures and be notarized. Submit four copies of each application.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement remotely.
- What should I include with the application?
- The instructions call for a current organization registration certificate and four copies of each application. Include any required sample ticket or Form 13 for your raffle type; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Raffle License Application in other Bergen County cities
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