44:7-17 - Application for assistance - New Jersey Statutes

44:7-17.  Application for assistance    An applicant for old age assistance shall make his application therefor to the county welfare board for the county in which the applicant resides. The person requesting assistance may apply in person or the application may be made  by another in his behalf.  The application shall be made in writing or reduced  to writing, in manner and form prescribed by the state division. All statements in the application shall be verified under oath by the applicant.