New Providence, NJ · Union County

Canvassing Permit Application

This four-page application is for representatives of nonprofit or charitable organizations seeking permission to canvass in the Borough of New Providence; the applicant’s signature must be notarized.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Use this application to request a New Providence canvassing permit for a nonprofit or charitable organization. It collects the applicant’s contact, personal, and background information, organization and vehicle details, proposed dates, and plans for canvassing and distributing collected funds. Submit it with a copy of the applicant’s current driver’s license and a notarized organization letter authorizing the applicant to act as representative; the form warns that permits expire December 31 of the licensing year.

Who needs it

A person applying to canvass in New Providence for a nonprofit or charitable organization must complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the date, printed name, signature, and seal.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the four-page canvassing permit application from the Borough of New Providence.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Fill in the requested applicant, background, organization, vehicle, and canvassing-plan details.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the applicant certification before the notary, who completes the jurat and seal.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Borough

    Include the driver’s license copy and notarized organization letter, then submit the application and supporting documents to the Borough.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from New Providence. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 canvassing permit application notarized?
Complete the form, then sign the applicant certification during a video session with a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the sworn-and-subscribed block.
Do I need to submit a notarized organization letter too?
Yes. The application lists a notarized letter from the organization authorizing you to act as its representative; an owner must provide a notarized letter stating that information.
Can I use remote online notarization for this application?
New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021. Ask the Borough whether it accepts the notarized form remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
What documents must accompany the application?
The form calls for a photocopy of the applicant’s current driver’s license and a notarized organization letter with proper signatures authorizing the applicant to act as representative.

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