Washington Borough, NJ · Warren County
Zoning Permit for Mobile Retail Food Establishments
This application requests a Washington Borough zoning permit for mobile food vendors operating on public or private property, with the property owner attesting to the accuracy of the submitted information.
- 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
Washington Borough requires mobile retail food establishments to obtain a zoning permit before operating on public or private property. Applicants request either an annual permit for year-round vending or a special-event permit, and must provide event, location, and property-owner details along with the listed supporting documents. The property owner must sign the application, and annual permit applicants should submit additional event, parking, and permission information at least two weeks before an event.
Who needs it
Mobile food vendors seeking to operate in Washington Borough, together with the property owner whose signature attests that the application information is accurate.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat; the property owner must sign the application before a notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Washington Borough's Mobile Retail Food Establishments/Vendors zoning permit application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, vendor, and event details, and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization appointment for the property owner who must sign the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs during the video appointment, and the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required materials to the Washington Borough Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Washington Borough. 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 property owner's signature notarized?
- The property owner signs the application before a commissioned online notary during a live video appointment. The notary completes the form's sworn-to-and-subscribed certificate.
- Do I need a zoning permit before operating a mobile food establishment?
- Yes. The form says mobile retail food establishments operating on public or private property in Washington Borough must first obtain a zoning permit.
- What supporting documents should I submit?
- The checklist requests ownership or lease proof, insurance, food licenses and inspection records, a menu, and a setup diagram. Food Manager Certification is listed when applicable.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization by its notaries. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state may have the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14; confirm with the municipality if unsure.