Willingboro, NJ · Burlington County
Mercantile License Application
This four-page application is for business owners or authorized representatives seeking a new, renewed, or changed mercantile license in Willingboro and includes a notarized affidavit of truthfulness.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a new mercantile license, renew an annual license, or report a change of information. The packet collects business, ownership, property, emergency contact, and business activity details, and includes a sworn affidavit affirming that the application information and supporting documents are truthful. The form states licenses must be renewed by June 30 each year and lists supporting items, including identification, business registration, and proof of ownership or lease.
Who needs it
Business owners or authorized representatives applying for a new Willingboro mercantile license, renewing one, or reporting a change of information should complete this application packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the four-page Willingboro Mercantile License Application and review the submission checklist.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the relevant business, ownership, emergency contact, and business statement sections, and gather the checklist items.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit of truthfulness.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show proof of identity and sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, supporting documents, and applicable fees to the municipality.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Willingboro. 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 complete the notarized affidavit?
- Complete the application and affidavit, but wait to sign the affidavit until you are with the notary. Bring competent proof of identity and sign in the notary’s presence.
- Do I need to renew this license every year?
- The form says all mercantile licenses must be renewed each year by June 30. It also includes an annual renewal request option.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Ask the municipality whether it accepts a remotely notarized affidavit; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the checklist request?
- The checklist names identification, a business registration certificate, a State Sales Tax Certificate of Authority, proof of ownership or lease, and a certificate of occupancy when required. Food handlers also need a Burlington County Sanitary Inspection Report.
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