Hawthorne, NJ · Passaic County
Raffle License Application
This application requests a license to conduct a raffle and is filed with the Municipal Clerk by an organization seeking to hold raffle games in the municipality.
- 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 provide raffle dates, venue details, expenses, prizes, and the purposes for which net proceeds will be used. Hawthorne instructs applicants to submit four copies to the Municipal Clerk, include the organization’s current registration certificate, and allow at least 30 days for processing. The form instructions also require at least two original signatures on the final page, which must be notarized.
Who needs it
An organization planning to conduct a raffle in Hawthorne must complete this application and submit it to the Municipal Clerk with the required registration certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The final page has a sworn statement and a “Sworn and subscribed to before me” jurat; the officer and member-in-charge sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the raffle license application and review Hawthorne’s instructions before completing it.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the organization, raffle, venue, expense, purpose, and prize information, and gather the registration certificate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session for the officer and member-in-charge who will sign the final page.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the final page in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit four copies to the Hawthorne Municipal Clerk with the required registration certificate and notarized signatures.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hawthorne. 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 raffle application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The officer and member-in-charge sign the final page during the video session.
- Do I need to submit the original notarized application?
- Hawthorne’s instructions require four copies of the application and at least two original signatures on its notarized final page. Contact the Municipal Clerk about how to provide the originals.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries in October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.).
- How far ahead should we submit the application?
- Hawthorne’s instructions ask applicants to allow a minimum of 30 days for complete processing and approval. Submit the application to the Municipal Clerk.
- Can we advertise the raffle before getting the license?
- The instructions say you must obtain the municipal raffle license number before advertising. The license number and your organization’s registration ID must appear on all advertising; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Raffle License Application in other Passaic County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.