Do I need a notary for the Central Business District Sidewalk Display Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. The applicant and, when applicable, premises owner sign and date it.

Is there a permit fee?

The application states that there is no permit fee. It also says a Certificate of Insurance must be submitted with the application.

Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Central Business District Sidewalk Display Permit Application

Ridgewood businesses use this application to request a permit for a sidewalk display in the Central Business District.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for one sidewalk display in Ridgewood’s Central Business District, including the B-1 and B-2 Zones and North Walnut Street Redevelopment Zone. It asks for business and ownership information, premises owner consent when applicable, a display sketch and dimensions, and applicant certification. Applicants must submit a Certificate of Insurance with the application; the form lists insurance coverage requirements and display rules.

Who needs it

Businesses seeking permission to place a sidewalk display in Ridgewood’s Central Business District should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application with a Certificate of Insurance to the Building Department, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The form states there is no permit fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, premises owner sign and date the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Central Business District Sidewalk Display Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable business, ownership, premises, display, and certification sections.
3
Prepare The Sketch And Insurance
Attach a labeled display sketch if needed and include a Certificate of Insurance with the required coverage.
4
Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and Certificate of Insurance to the Building Department at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Central Business District Sidewalk Display Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. The applicant and, when applicable, premises owner sign and date it.
How do I submit the sidewalk display application?: Submit the completed application with a Certificate of Insurance to the Building Department at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
What information does the application request?: It requests business and ownership details, premises owner consent when applicable, a display sketch and dimensions, and applicant certification.
Is there a permit fee?: The application states that there is no permit fee. It also says a Certificate of Insurance must be submitted with the application.

Need something notarized?

This Central Business District Sidewalk Display Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgewood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.