Torrington, CT · Litchfield County
Sidewalk Dining Hold Harmless Agreement
This agreement sets out a business’s indemnity and insurance obligations when it seeks City of Torrington permission to use an adjacent public sidewalk or way for seasonal outdoor dining.
- 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
A business requesting permission to operate seasonal outdoor dining on a public sidewalk or way next to its property uses this agreement to accept specified responsibility for claims arising from that use. It also requires the business to maintain commercial general liability insurance, name the City as an additional insured, and provide insurance certificates. The form applies during installation and operation of the dining area and addresses obligations when use ends.
Who needs it
A business seeking City of Torrington permission to use an adjacent public sidewalk or public way for seasonal outdoor dining must complete this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; an authorized officer or representative signs on behalf of the business and acknowledges the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Sidewalk Dining Hold Harmless Agreement from the City of Torrington.
- 2
Complete The Agreement
Fill in the business, location, and agreement details, and prepare the required insurance documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Have the business’s authorized signer acknowledge the agreement during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed agreement and insurance certificates to the City of Torrington as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Torrington. 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 get the sidewalk dining agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The business’s authorized signer acknowledges the document during the video session and can then submit it to the City with required insurance documents.
- Do I need to sign this agreement in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary. The business’s authorized officer or representative should sign and acknowledge it as directed in that block.
- Can I use an online notary for this agreement?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Check with the City about its submission requirements.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The agreement is between the business and the City of Torrington. Follow the City’s instructions for filing it and its insurance certificates; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.