Who should complete the Business Mercantile License Application?

A business owner or representative should complete it for a new license, renewal, or change in ownership. The application requests business, owner, operating, and property information.

What attachments does the application require?

It requires a certificate of liability insurance. Partnerships must attach a list of partners signed by each partner; corporations must attach qualifying ownership information and a certificate of incorporation.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Partnership applicants must attach a partner list signed by each partner; the form does not specify notarization for attachments.

How do I submit the mercantile license application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 new-license fee and a $30 renewal fee, with a $25 fee for certain initial applications.

Little Egg Harbor Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Business Mercantile License Application

Little Egg Harbor Township businesses use this application to request a new mercantile license, renew one, or report a change in ownership.

What this form is

This application is for a new business mercantile license, a renewal, or a change in ownership in Little Egg Harbor Township. It requests business and owner details, operating hours, business structure, and information about the property and any relevant convictions. Applicants must attach liability insurance documentation; partnerships and corporations have additional attachment requirements.

Who needs it

A business owner or representative should complete this application to apply for a new mercantile license, renew one, or report a change in ownership.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The listed fee is $50 for a new license and $30 for a renewal; initial applications received September 15 through March 1 have a $25 fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; partnership applicants attach a list signed by each partner, and corporation applicants attach ownership information and a certificate of incorporation.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business Mercantile License Application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the business, owner, operating hours, business structure, and property information requested.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach liability insurance documentation and any partnership or corporation documents required by the form.
4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application as the owner, officer, or representative.
5
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who should complete the Business Mercantile License Application?: A business owner or representative should complete it for a new license, renewal, or change in ownership. The application requests business, owner, operating, and property information.
What attachments does the application require?: It requires a certificate of liability insurance. Partnerships must attach a list of partners signed by each partner; corporations must attach qualifying ownership information and a certificate of incorporation.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Partnership applicants must attach a partner list signed by each partner; the form does not specify notarization for attachments.
How do I submit the mercantile license application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 new-license fee and a $30 renewal fee, with a $25 fee for certain initial applications.

Need something notarized?

This Business Mercantile License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Little Egg Harbor Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.