Hoboken, NJ · Hudson County
Business License Application
Hoboken’s Business License Application is for a person or business seeking an initial or renewal license to operate within the city and must be notarized before submission.
- 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 the business name, address, contact details, business type, and information about its owner, partners, or corporation. Corporate applicants are instructed to attach a certificate of formation or incorporation. The form states that it must be notarized and that the applicant’s petition agrees to comply with applicable city ordinances and state laws; it is submitted to Hoboken’s Division of Health, Vital Statistics and Licensing for an initial license or renewal.
Who needs it
A person or business applying for an initial Hoboken business license or renewing a license to conduct business within the city needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat: the authorized applicant swears or affirms the statements before the notary and signs the application for notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Business License Application from the City of Hoboken.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the business, contact, and ownership details. Corporate applicants should attach the requested certificate of formation or incorporation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized applicant swears or affirms and signs before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application to Hoboken’s Division of Health, Vital Statistics and Licensing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hoboken. 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 submit the Hoboken business license application?
- Complete the application, have the authorized applicant swear or affirm before a notary, and submit it to the Hoboken Division of Health, Vital Statistics and Licensing.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized and includes a jurat for the authorized applicant to swear or affirm before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization by its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What information should I prepare?
- The form requests business and contact details, business type, and owner, partnership, or corporate information. Corporate applicants are instructed to attach a certificate of formation or incorporation.