Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?

No. The signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, but the application does not require a notary or specify a notarized attachment.

When should I file the application?

The application generally must be submitted at least 45 days before the event. For expressive activity events, it may be filed as late as two days before the event.

What supporting materials may be needed?

Depending on the event, the application calls for materials such as a site plan, accessibility plan, route map, security contract, and proof of required notifications.

San Pablo, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Special Event Permit Application

Event organizers submit this application to the San Pablo Police Department to request a permit for a special event on public property or involving public services.

What this form is

The application requests a permit for events such as parades, concerts, community events, sporting events, and block parties. It generally must be submitted at least 45 days before the event; expressive activity applications may be filed as late as two days before. Applicants provide organization and event details, plans for the site, accessibility, safety, food, and entertainment, and any applicable supporting materials.

Who needs it

An authorized representative of an organization or business planning a qualifying special event in San Pablo should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application with the nonrefundable processing fee to the San Pablo Police Department, 13880 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806. The form says applications generally must be submitted at least 45 days before the event.

About notarization

This document does not require a notary; the signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application for San Pablo.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and organization information, event details, and plans requested in the application.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach the plans and other supporting materials required for your event, such as a site plan or accessibility plan.
4
Submit To The Police Department
Submit the application and nonrefundable processing fee to the San Pablo Police Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?: No. The signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, but the application does not require a notary or specify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?: Submit the completed application with the nonrefundable processing fee to the San Pablo Police Department at 13880 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806.
When should I file the application?: The application generally must be submitted at least 45 days before the event. For expressive activity events, it may be filed as late as two days before the event.
What supporting materials may be needed?: Depending on the event, the application calls for materials such as a site plan, accessibility plan, route map, security contract, and proof of required notifications.

Need something notarized?

This Special Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Pablo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.