Thornton, CO · Adams County
Circuses and Carnivals License Application
This application requests a Thornton license to operate a circus or carnival and is filed by the applicant with the City Clerk’s Office along with required supporting documents.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Thornton uses this application to review requests to operate a circus or carnival within the city. Applicants must submit the completed packet at least 20 days before the event, with the required fee, site diagram, parking information, insurance certificate, bond, and other listed documents. The packet also includes a zoning referral that must be signed by City Development before the City Clerk’s Office can accept the application.
Who needs it
A business or other applicant planning to operate a circus or carnival in Thornton must complete and submit this application and the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat with a subscribed-and-sworn statement; the applicant signs the application before the notary and provides the date and title.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the circus and carnival application packet from Thornton’s City Clerk’s Licensing & Permits website.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill in the applicant and event details, gather required documents, and complete the applicant section of City Form 2.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the jurat process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete packet, fees, and supporting documents to the Thornton City Clerk’s Office at least 20 days before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thornton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a circus or carnival license application?
- Submit the completed application at least 20 days before the event with the required fee and supporting documents. The packet says incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application asks the applicant to sign and have the sworn statement notarized. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature remotely.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Colorado authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Check that the City Clerk’s Office will accept a remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- What other items does the application packet require?
- The checklist includes a site diagram, parking arrangements, employee information, insurance evidence, a bond, and a signed zoning referral. Additional requirements may apply depending on the event.
- Who can answer questions about the application?
- The form lists the Thornton City Clerk’s Licensing Coordinator as a contact for questions or assistance. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about submission or notarization requirements.