Berkeley Township, NJ · Ocean County
Application for a Raffle License
This application requests a license for an organization to conduct raffles and is submitted with four copies to the Municipal Clerk in the municipality where the games will take place.
- 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
Organizations use this application to request a license for raffles on specified dates and at a listed location. It gathers details about the organization, raffle schedule, expenses, purposes, prizes, officers, and members involved in conducting the games. The applicant and members in charge make a sworn statement, and the form says to present the organization’s registration slip to the Municipal Clerk with the application.
Who needs it
An organization planning to conduct raffles in Berkeley Township should complete this application and submit four copies to the Municipal Clerk with its registration slip.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant’s officer and each listed member in charge must sign the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Application for a Raffle License and review its sections before filling it out.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the organization, raffle, expense, purpose, prize, officer, and member details. Prepare four copies and the required registration slip.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the sworn statement, making sure the officer and members in charge who sign are available.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the statement during the online notarization so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit four copies and the registration slip to the Municipal Clerk in the municipality where the games will be conducted.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Berkeley 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 submit this raffle license application?
- Complete the application, provide four copies to the Municipal Clerk in the municipality where the games will be conducted, and present the applicant’s registration slip from the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s statement is made under oath and includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat. The officer and members in charge who sign the statement must do so before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature by video; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What details does the application ask for?
- It requests the organization’s information, raffle dates and location, planned expenses and purposes, prizes, officers, and members who will conduct or assist with the games.
Application for a Raffle License in other Ocean County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.