North Hanover Township, NJ · Burlington County
Mercantile License Application
This four-page application is for a business owner, partner, corporate officer, or local manager seeking a North Hanover Township mercantile license and includes an affidavit to sign before a notary.
- 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
North Hanover Township uses this application to collect business, owner, property, and operating information for a mercantile license. Applicants must submit the completed form, non-refundable fee, and applicable supporting documents; new applicants must also provide a site plan, and zoning approval is required before a license is issued. The final page includes an affidavit affirming the application answers are true and agreeing to comply with applicable requirements.
Who needs it
A business owner, partner, corporate officer, or local manager applying for a mercantile license in North Hanover Township should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download North Hanover Township’s Mercantile License Application and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the business, owner, property, and licensing information, and gather applicable supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the affidavit on the final page.
- 4
- 5
Submit to the Township
Submit the application, non-refundable fee, and applicable supporting documents to North Hanover Township.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Hanover Township. 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 application affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session, and submit the notarized application with required materials to the Township.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says the affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a notary. Sign it during your notary appointment so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What supporting documents may the Township require?
- The checklist may call for business registrations, tax and insurance documents, licenses, a recycling tonnage report, and other items. Leasing applicants must provide a current lease or a recent notarized permission letter; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Other forms in North Hanover Township
Mercantile License Application in other Burlington County cities
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