parking@hobokennj.gov
201-653-1919
General Instructions: PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, YOU MUST THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL REQUIREMENTS OF HOBOKEN CITY CODE CHAPTER 184 “TOWING” Click here.
Complete this application in its entirety, including providing all required attachments.
Use “N/A” where necessary. DO NOT LEAVE ANY BLANKS.
Incomplete application and not providing attachments by due date will render the applicant unqualified for annual license.
If paying with check/money order, check/money orders payable to “Hoboken Parking Utility” shall be due prior to preliminary administrative approval, prior to the City Council considering the license application for final approval. You may also pay by credit card at the end of this application.
Additional information may be requested by the Department of Transportation and Parking after receipt of and review of the application and its attachments.
Please retain a copy of this application for your records. A copy will be sent to the email address(es) provided in your application.
Ensure that the responsible individual can be easily reached and is readily available via the contact information provided.
License Type (Check all that apply. $1000 each):
Physical address of business:
Mailing address, if different:
List the street addresses for ALL other facilities and offices to be used under this license (if applicable):
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The Responsible Individual is the person representing the business and is accountable for all aspects of the license for the operator. The Responsible Individual must be knowledgeable of all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations related to the tow and recovery services the license offers and renders, and for ensuring that the operator conforms to them. The Responsible Individual is either the principal owner or chief executive officer of the business entity, or manager of business operations for the operator. Additionally, they should be readily available and able to timely respond to any and all inquiries from the City. By including their name and signature below, the person agrees to be held personally liable for any violations of local ordinances by the Licensee.
Certification by the Responsible Individual:I, the undersigned, herein referred to as “Responsible Individual,” certify that the statements, answers, and documents provided herein are true, and I have not suppressed any information that might affect the City’s decision to approve this application. I certify that I will notify the City if the business, the Responsible Individual, or any other individual involved in the operation, management or conduct of the business are subject to any disciplinary action, or convicted of any felony or misdemeanor charges (in any jurisdiction) prior to the receipt of a requested license. I certify that I am a principal owner and am authorized to bind the applicant to contracts and other legal obligations. I also certify that I understand, have complied with, and will comply with, all of the laws of the State of New Jersey, County, of Hudson, and City of Hoboken, related to the towing recovery licensure under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 56-13.
Responsible Individual’s Signature:
1. Does the applicant business have any current or expired towing or recovery licenses, certifications, or registrations within the State of New Jersey?
If yes, upload copies of each of the most recent license(s), certification(s), and/or registration(s).
2. Does the Responsible Individual or Principal Owner have a current or expiring towing or recovery license, certification, or registration in another state?
If yes, upload copies of this most recent license(s), certification(s), or registration(s).
3. Has any local, county, New Jersey, or other state or national regulatory authority body subjected the applicant, the Responsible Individual, or the Principal Owner to any disciplinary actions taken against it in any administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding related to the operation, management, or conduct of services provided by the applicant?
If yes, upload copies of findings and identify the entity.
4. Has any local, county, New Jersey, or other state or national regulatory body subjected the applicant, the Responsible Individual, or the Principal Owner to suspension or revocation of any license or certification?
If yes, upload the findings and identify the entity.
5. Has the owner, manager, or other individual involved in the operation, management, or other individual involved in the operation, management, or conduct of the business, including Responsible Individual, ever been convicted of any misdemeanor criminal offense?
If yes, upload the certified copy of applicable warrants.
6. Has the owner, manager, or other individual involved in the operation, management, or conduct of the business, including Responsible Individual, ever been convicted of any felony criminal offense?
If yes, you are required to upload applicable warrants, a national criminal history record check for each person, and any other information that you would like the City to consider including status of incarceration, parole or probation, reference letters, etc. later on in this application.
7. Does the Responsible Individual certify its understanding of Hoboken City Code Chapter 184, and that its towing service license will comply with all local licensing requirements per Hoboken City Code Chapter 184?
8. Does the Responsible Individual certify that each and every driver employed or contracted by its towing services license to drive tow trucks, will at all times have a current and valid driver’s license applicable for operation of tow trucks at all times?
9. Does the Responsible Individual certify that each and every vehicle/equipment utilized or contracted by the towing services licensee will at all times have a current and valid registration and insurance for operation of said vehicle(s)?
10. Does the Responsible Individual certify that proof of ownership or similar property rights for any and all storage sites which provides the licensee with control over the site will maintained during the license term, and shall be made available immediately upon City request?
Upload proof of ownership or similar property rights for any and all storage sites (Example: property deed or lease)
11. Does the Responsible Individual certify that a final certificate of zoning compliance and a certificate of occupancy demonstrating that the proposed use on the site complies with all zoning and building codes shall be maintained during the license term, and shall be made available immediately upon City request?
If yes, upload final certificate of zoning AND certificate of occupancy.
12. Does the Responsible Individual certify that insurance at or above the requirements described in N.J.S.A. 56:13-12 will be maintained throughout the license term?
If yes, upload proof of insurance.
13. Does the Responsible Individual certify that evidence of ownership or leasehold of at least one flat bed and one wheel lift shall be maintained throughout the license term?
14. Does the Responsible Individual certify that a statement of corporate ownership and a stockholder disclosure statement shall be provided at the time of licensure, and shall be maintained and amended by the Responsible Individual and licensee whenever changes are made, throughout the license term?
If yes, upload statements.
15. Does the Responsible Individual certify that a list of all customer service representatives employed by the entity shall be provided to the City, and updated regularly with the City whenever changes occur throughout the term of the license?
16. Does the Responsible Individual certify that all internal software systems used for towing services will be internet capable and that the applicant will, at their own cost and expense, purchase and utilize software which compatible with the City’s towing software system?
17. Does the Responsible Individual certify that the storage site will be operated in accordance with the regular business hours and after-hours required by the Director and the City Code, which shall be provided to the licensee upon application approval?
18. Does the Responsible Individual certify that the licensee will arrive where summonsed and provide towing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, within 15 minutes of being summoned upon each and every valid summons?
19. Does the Responsible Individual certify that all requirement listed in City Code Chapter 184-5:A-13 will be maintained during the term of licensee?
20. Does the Responsible Individual certify that no sworn member of the City of Hoboken Police Department owns greater than 10% of the towing service licensed by the City under the licenses hereunder applied for?
21. Does the Responsible Individual certify that the licensee will provide the Administrative Fee within 48 hours of notice of preliminary approval of this application?
For each vehicle, there is a $30 decal fee. Decals must be visibly displayed on every vehicle.
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Has driver ever been convicted of a felony?
Upload a certified copy of the applicable warrants, a national criminal history record check for each person, and any other information that you would like the City to consider including status of incarceration, parole or probation, reference letters, etc.
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Please upload proof individual is legally authorized to work in the United States.
Has the representitive ever been convicted of a felony?
If yes, upload a certified copy of the applicable warrants, a national criminal history record check for each person, and any other information that you would like the City to consider including status of incarceration, parole or probation, reference letters, etc.
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Payment:
Acknowledgment:
By bypassing payment now, I agree to pay via check or money order within 48 hours of submitting my application. Checks can be made out to ‘Hoboken Parking Utility’ and can be dropped off on the basement level of City Hall located at 94 Washington St.
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