Orange, NJ · Essex County
Canvasser and Solicitor License Application
This application requests a City of Orange license for people or organizations planning door-to-door canvassing or soliciting within the city, and requires the applicant’s certification and signature.
- 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 an initial or renewed City of Orange license to conduct door-to-door canvassing or soliciting. The application asks for applicant and sponsor details, a description of the activities, and planned dates and routes. Submit it with the stated $50 nonrefundable fee, government-issued photo identification, a New Jersey State Police criminal background check, and two passport-sized color photographs; the city decides whether to approve the application.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to conduct door-to-door canvassing or soliciting in Orange must complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form provides a jurat-style notary section; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the name, date, license, state, and expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Orange Canvasser and Solicitor License Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and sponsor details, describe the activities, and list planned dates and routes.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application with the fee and all required supporting materials to the City of Orange.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 get the canvasser application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book online with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant certification during the video session so the notary can complete the notary section.
- Do I need to submit anything besides the application?
- Yes. The form lists a $50 nonrefundable fee, government-issued photo identification, a New Jersey State Police criminal background check, and two color passport-sized photographs.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely.
- When may I conduct door-to-door canvassing or soliciting?
- The form says these activities are permitted Monday through Saturday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Canvasser and Solicitor License Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.