Millburn, NJ · Essex County
Sidewalk Cafe License Application
Millburn businesses use this application to request a license to operate a sidewalk cafe and submit required supporting documents, fees, seating details, and notarized agreements to the Municipal Clerk.
- 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 application asks for business and owner information, seating capacity, equipment details, and a measured sketch of the proposed cafe area. Millburn requires businesses seeking a sidewalk cafe license to submit the completed application, fee, insurance certificate, notarized indemnification agreement, and checklist; adjacent property consent may also be needed to extend seating beyond the storefront. The Township says a license must be issued before tables or chairs are placed outside.
Who needs it
A business seeking permission to operate a sidewalk cafe in Millburn must complete the application and submit the required documents and fee to the Municipal Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnification agreement and adjacent-property consent include sworn-and-subscribed jurats; the business signer and, when applicable, adjacent property owner sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Millburn's sidewalk cafe application and review its checklist, fee schedule, and agreement pages.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter business and owner details, describe seating and equipment, complete the measurements and sketch, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the agreement's jurat and any applicable adjacent-property consent.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable agreement during the online notarization session and follow the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, checklist, notarized agreement, supporting documents, and fee to Millburn's Municipal Clerk's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Millburn. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The checklist calls for a notarized indemnification and hold harmless agreement. The adjacent-property consent form also includes a jurat when that consent is part of the application.
- How do I apply for a Millburn sidewalk cafe license?
- Complete the application and checklist, prepare the required sketch, insurance certificate, fee, and notarized agreement, then submit the materials to the Municipal Clerk's Office.
- Do I need an adjacent property owner's consent?
- The form says written consent is required when the cafe extends beyond the storefront width onto adjacent property. The application includes a consent form for the operator and adjacent owner.
- Can I notarize the agreement online?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
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