Do I need a notary for the Special Permit for Social Affair application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It does require written approvals and signatures from municipal officials and the premises representative.

Who can apply for a Special Permit for Social Affair?

The form states that social affair permits will only be issued to nonprofit organizations.

What must accompany the application?

Include a sketch showing where alcoholic beverages will be dispensed, including the bar area and the location of anyone checking IDs. First-time applicants must also submit proof of nonprofit status.

How do I submit the Special Permit for Social Affair application?

Send it to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the address on the form, with the required check or money order. Submit it at least two weeks before the affair.

Rockleigh, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Special Permit for Social Affair

This application requests permission for a New Jersey nonprofit organization to sell, dispense, and serve alcoholic beverages at a specified social affair.

What this form is

Nonprofit organizations use this application to request a permit to sell, dispense, and serve alcoholic beverages at a social affair. The application asks for organization details, event location and hours, beverage types, and information about attendees and proceeds. It requires a location sketch and written approvals; first-time applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status. Submit the application at least two weeks before the affair.

Who needs it

A nonprofit organization planning to sell, dispense, or serve alcoholic beverages at a social affair needs to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, P.O. Box 087, 140 East Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0087. Include the required fee by check or money order and submit at least two weeks before the affair.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires written approvals and signatures from municipal officials and the premises representative, but none are sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Special Permit for Social Affair application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the organization, event, premises, beverage, and proceeds information requested on the form.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the required location sketch and, for a first-time application, proof of nonprofit status.
4
Submit The Application
Send the application and fee to the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at least two weeks before the affair.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Permit for Social Affair application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It does require written approvals and signatures from municipal officials and the premises representative.
Who can apply for a Special Permit for Social Affair?: The form states that social affair permits will only be issued to nonprofit organizations.
What must accompany the application?: Include a sketch showing where alcoholic beverages will be dispensed, including the bar area and the location of anyone checking IDs. First-time applicants must also submit proof of nonprofit status.
How do I submit the Special Permit for Social Affair application?: Send it to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the address on the form, with the required check or money order. Submit it at least two weeks before the affair.

Need something notarized?

This Special Permit for Social Affair doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rockleigh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.