Doris Arch
Department of Code Enforcement
Bureau of License & Inspections
520 Market Street
City Hall, Room 220
P. O. Box 95120
Camden, NJ 08101-5120
Phone: 856-757-7131

The carrying on or exercising for gain or profit within the city any trade, business or vocation or making sales to persons within the city or any manufacturing, commercial or financial activity, service or business, including but not limited to manufacturers, brokers, wholesale dealers or wholesale vendors, retail dealers or retail vendors, warehousing, motor vehicle rentals, motor vehicle freight terminals and motor vehicle storage truck haulers.

Fees: Mercantile License = $219.42 Per Year

Information Required with the Mercantile License Application:

1. Two passport size [2x2] photographs of the applicant.
   
2. Copy of valid driver's license, or other proof of identification.
   
3. Copy of applicant's social security card.
   
4. State Sales Tax Certificate of Authority
   
5. You must have zoning approval.
   
6. Proof of ownership or leasing (copy of deed/lease).