South Orange, NJ · Essex County
Contractor License Application
This five-page application is for contractors seeking a South Orange commercial-work license and asks for business, ownership, insurance, and licensing details.
- 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
South Orange’s application is for contractors seeking a license for commercial work; the form says contractors working on residential properties do not need to apply. Applicants select one or more license classes, provide business and ownership information, answer questions about their history and insurance, and submit proof of liability insurance naming the Township as certificate holder and additionally insured. The form directs applicants to return the completed application to the Building Department with a notary seal.
Who needs it
Contractors applying for a South Orange license for commercial work must complete this application; the form says residential-property contractors do not need to apply.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an individual acknowledgment and a corporate sworn statement; the applicant, or the appropriate corporate officer, signs and swears or acknowledges before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Contractor License Application from the South Orange website.
- 2
Complete The Form
Choose the license class and fill in the applicant, business, ownership, licensing, and insurance information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the individual or corporate notarial section that applies.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign or swear to the applicable section as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Building Department
Return the completed application with the required liability insurance copy to the South Orange Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South 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 contractor application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign or swear to the relevant section during the video session, and submit the notarized form with the required insurance copy to the Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application asks applicants to provide a notary seal and includes separate notarial wording for individuals and corporations. The person identified in the applicable section must appear before the notary.
- Can I apply if I only do residential work?
- The form states that the license is for commercial work only and that contractors doing work on residential properties do not need to apply.
- Can I use remote notarization for the application?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online 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.). A commissioned online notary can perform the notarization remotely.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to return it to the Township of South Orange Village Building Department at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302, South Orange, NJ 07079; confirm with the municipality if unsure.