Rockaway Township, NJ · Morris County
Junior Firefighter Application
This application requests membership in the Rockaway Township Junior Firemen’s Auxiliary and is completed by prospective members, with parent or guardian permission for applicants under 18.
- 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 collects a prospective member’s personal, residence, school or employment, and experience information, along with the applicant’s statement of willingness to serve. It also includes a parent or guardian permission section, a sworn statement, and spaces for fire company, committee, and township approvals. Applicants use it to seek membership in the Junior Firemen’s Auxiliary; the form includes the auxiliary’s rules and membership qualifications.
Who needs it
A person applying to join the Rockaway Township Junior Firemen’s Auxiliary needs this form, with written parent or guardian permission for applicants who are minors.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a State of New Jersey and County of Morris jurat; the applicant signs the sworn statement before the notary, and parent permission must be acknowledged or proved.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Junior Firefighter Application from the Rockaway Township website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant information and applicable parent or guardian permission section.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notarization session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit the Application
Send the completed and notarized application through the submission process provided by the township or fire company.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockaway Township. 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 Junior Firefighter Application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for the parent or guardian permission section.
- Do I need a parent or guardian to sign this application?
- The form includes a parent or guardian permission section. The included township rules say written permission is required for membership and must be acknowledged or proved by a notary.
- 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. N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14 also addresses notarial acts performed in another state by an authorized officer.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form describes review by the Fire Company Association and Junior Firemen’s Auxiliary Committee, followed by Department Chief approval and governing body confirmation. Ask the township or fire company how to submit your application.
- What should I bring to my online notary appointment?
- Have the completed form available and be ready to sign the sworn statement in front of the notary. Do not sign that section beforehand; confirm with the municipality if unsure about submission or signature requirements.