Ocean City, NJ · Cape May County
Boardwalk Entertainer Application
The Boardwalk Entertainer Application is a notarized permit application for performers who want to perform in Ocean City’s designated Boardwalk entertainment zones during the season.
- 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
Ocean City requires this application from entertainers seeking a license to perform on the Boardwalk from May 1 through October 31. Applicants provide contact details, date of birth, age, and a description of their act, sign an indemnification agreement, and swear to the application before an authorized officer. Applicants under 18 must also have a legal guardian sign. The application explains performance rules, fees, and the city’s license and spot-assignment process.
Who needs it
Entertainers seeking a Boardwalk license in Ocean City must submit this application, with a legal guardian’s signature also required for applicants under 18.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the 2026 Boardwalk Entertainer Application from the City of Ocean City.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant’s contact details, age, entertainment description, and required signature fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary to swear to the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and take the required oath during your remote notary appointment; applicants under 18 also need a guardian’s signature.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow Ocean City’s instructions to submit the notarized application to the Department of Community Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean City. 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 Boardwalk Entertainer Application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book online with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the form during your video appointment, then follow the city’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says it must be verified before a notary public or another officer authorized to administer oaths, and it must be notarized before a permit can be issued.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can an entertainer under 18 apply?
- Yes. The form says applications for entertainers under 18 must be signed by both the entertainer and the entertainer’s legal guardian.