Stanhope, NJ · Sussex County
Raffle License Application
Stanhope organizations use this application to request a municipal license for raffles, submitting four original, notarized copies to the Borough Clerk with their Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission registration card.
- 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 application identifies the organization, raffle type and schedule, location, intended use of proceeds, prizes, officers, and members responsible for conducting the games. Stanhope requires four signed and notarized originals, along with the organization’s registration card, before the Clerk’s Office can process the request. Off-premises raffles with printed tickets also require two sample tickets; the Clerk’s Office forwards approved applications for state review before issuing a license.
Who needs it
An organization seeking to conduct a raffle in Stanhope must file the application with the Borough Clerk and provide its Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission registration card.
Why it needs a notary
Part I contains a sworn statement and state jurat; the applicant’s officer and a separate member-in-charge sign under oath before the notary on each original.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Raffle License Application and review Stanhope’s instructions for copies, signatures, registration card, and any ticket samples.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the organization, raffle, purpose, prize, officer, and member-in-charge information, and attach required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization session for the officer and separate member-in-charge who will sign Part I.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears before the notary, takes the oath, and signs the application as directed.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Deliver four notarized originals and the registration card to the Stanhope Borough Clerk’s Office; include two sample tickets for applicable off-premises raffles.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stanhope. 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 the Stanhope raffle license application?
- Submit four original applications with original signatures, notarization, and a copy of the organization’s registration card to the Stanhope Borough Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to notarize all four application copies?
- Yes. Stanhope’s instructions say all four application sets must have original signatures and be notarized.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Who must sign the sworn statement?
- Part I calls for signatures from an officer and a member-in-charge, who must be two separate individuals. Both sign the sworn statement before a notary.
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