Ship Bottom, MT · Ocean County
Mercantile License Application
Ship Bottom businesses use this application to request or renew a mercantile license and provide business, applicant, property, and operating information.
What this form is
This application requests a Ship Bottom mercantile license and asks about the business, its location and operations, the applicant, and the property owner. The form says businesses may not operate without a license unless exempted by Borough ordinances, and renewals are due by June 1 each year. Applicants must provide a Sales Tax Certificate and proof of insurance; the listed fee is $125, with an additional $25 for food handlers.
Who needs it
Businesses operating in Ship Bottom must complete this application unless exempted by Borough ordinances; renewals are due by June 1 each year.
How to submit it
Complete the application, sign the back, and mail it to the office with the license fee. For questions, contact [email protected] or (609) 494-2171 Ext. 122.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application lists a Sales Tax Certificate and proof of insurance as attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Mercantile License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested business, applicant, property, and operating information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include a copy of the Sales Tax Certificate and proof of insurance.
- 4
Sign and Mail
Sign the back of the application and mail it to the office with the license fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Mercantile License Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The form asks for a Sales Tax Certificate and proof of insurance as attachments.
- How do I submit the Mercantile License Application?
- Complete and sign the back of the application, then mail it to the office with the license fee. The form lists an email address and phone number for questions.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form asks applicants to provide a copy of their Sales Tax Certificate and proof of insurance.
- When are mercantile license renewals due?
- The form states that renewals are due by June 1 each year. It also says fees are non-refundable.
Need something notarized?
This Mercantile License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ship Bottom form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.