Montgomery Township, NJ · Somerset County
Pay-to-Play Political Contribution and Ownership Disclosure Forms
This eight-page packet combines a political contribution disclosure and a notarized ownership certification for businesses submitting bids or proposals or seeking certain Montgomery Township contracts.
- 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 packet includes a C. 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form for reportable contributions and a Statement of Ownership identifying qualifying business owners. The contribution form instructions describe disclosure requirements for certain contracts not awarded through a fair and open process, while the ownership certification must accompany bid and proposal submissions. Businesses should complete the applicable sections and submit the packet to the Township within the deadlines stated on the forms.
Who needs it
Businesses bidding or proposing on Township work, and contractors subject to the stated political contribution disclosure requirements, may need to complete the applicable forms.
Why it needs a notary
The ownership certification includes a New Jersey acknowledgment block; the applicant signs before a notary, who completes the appearance, acknowledgment, signature, commission-expiration, and seal fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Township’s eight-page Pay-to-Play Forms PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the political contribution disclosure and ownership certification sections that apply to your business.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the ownership certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the ownership certification during the live video session.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Send the completed forms to Montgomery Township within the deadlines stated in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montgomery 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 notarize the ownership certification?
- Complete the applicable sections, then sign the ownership certification during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed packet to the Township as instructed.
- Do I need to notarize every page of this packet?
- The form specifically says the Ownership Disclosure Certification must be completed, signed, and notarized. Its acknowledgment block is on the final page; the political contribution form has a separate signature certification.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14 addresses the effect of certain out-of-state notarial acts.
- When must the political contribution disclosure be submitted?
- The form says it must be submitted to the local unit no later than 10 days before the contract award when the stated disclosure requirements apply.