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MERCANTILE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete the application in full and have your signature notarized.
2. All Corporations must submit a copy of a New Jersey State Certificate of Incorporation. Corporations based outside New Jersey must file as such.
3. Board of Health Certificates must be included with any establishment involved in the handling of food.
4. With the filing of this application, an application for a Certificate of Occupancy must be filed with the Building Department. Licensing regulations require that all premises be inspected and approved. A Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Continued Occupancy must be issued PRIOR to the issuance any Mercantile License.
5. A Corporate officer, business owner, partner or local manager of Franchise located out of area is the only person permitted to file as applicant. This person must complete the "Consent for Criminal Background History." This form is to be completed and returned to the Office of the City Clerk, accompanied by a cashier's check, money order or certified check in the amount of $18.00, payable to the Division of State Police SBI.
6. All documentation must be submitted before any application will be processed. No business will be permitted to operate until the Mercantile License is issued by the City Clerk.
7. The office of the City Clerk will contact the applicant after the application has been processed. Be sure to provide a current telephone number with your application.