East Orange, NJ · Essex County
Yard or Garage Sale Permit Application
This application requests a two-day yard or garage sale permit from the City of East Orange and is filed by the person applying to hold the sale at a specified address.
- 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
The form asks for the sale location, applicant contact details, two character references, products for sale, requested dates, and a rain date. The applicant must apply one week in advance, pay the listed $10 fee, and swear that the application answers are true; the permit is valid for two consecutive days with one rain date.
Who needs it
A person applying to hold a yard or garage sale at an East Orange address must submit this application to the City’s Division of Licensing.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the affidavit before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Yard or Garage Sale Permit Application from the City of East Orange.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the sale address, applicant details, references, products, requested dates, and rain date.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Apply to the Division of Licensing at least one week in advance and pay the listed fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Orange. 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 apply for an East Orange yard or garage sale permit?
- Complete the application, apply at least one week in advance, pay the listed $10 fee, and provide the requested sale and applicant information.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn affidavit and a notary signature line. Sign the affidavit before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- 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.).
- How long is the yard or garage sale permit valid?
- The form states that the license is valid for two consecutive days with one rain date.
- When should I submit the application?
- The form says to apply one week in advance. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.