Mountainside, NJ · Union County
Application for a Raffles License
This application requests a municipal raffle license and is filed with the Borough Clerk by an organization seeking to conduct raffle games in Mountainside.
- 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 collects information about the organization, raffle dates and location, expenses, intended use of proceeds, prizes, and members responsible for conducting the games. Mountainside’s checklist says to submit applications two months before the occasion and by the Thursday before the month’s first Council meeting. The checklist also calls for four copies, original notarized signatures on all applications, supporting identification documents, and applicable fees.
Who needs it
An organization planning to conduct raffle games in Mountainside needs this application and must provide the required information, signatures, supporting documents, and fees to the Borough Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement subscribed before a notary public; the applicant signers making that statement must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the raffle license application and review Mountainside’s checklist and filing instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the organization, raffle, expense, proceeds, prize, and member information, and gather the required supporting documents and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant signers who must make the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Provide the required copies, original signatures, supporting documents, and fees to the Mountainside Borough Clerk by the stated deadlines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mountainside. 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 commissioned online notary. The applicant signers make their sworn statement and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application contains a sworn statement subscribed before a notary, and Mountainside’s checklist says all applications need original signatures and notarization.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for four copies, a current identification certificate from the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, the organization identification number, and applicable checks. Off-premise raffles also require a sample ticket form.
- Can I use an online notary for this New Jersey form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Application for a Raffles License in other Union County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.