Cartersville, GA · Bartow County
Special Events Permit
The Special Events Permit application is for individuals and organizations planning an event in Cartersville who need to provide event details and request city approval.
What this form is
This application gathers information about the event, its organizer, location, schedule, expected attendance, activities, vendors, cleanup, and security. Applicants must submit it at least 30 business days before the event; applications may be submitted up to three months in advance, and only one application will be approved per requested date. The form also describes insurance requirements and asks for additional materials, including maps and an activity schedule.
Who needs it
Individuals or organizations planning a special event in Cartersville should complete this application and provide the requested event details.
How to submit it
Send the completed application to the City Manager's Office, P.O. Box 1390, Cartersville, GA 30120; fax it to 770-386-5841 or deliver it to 1 North Erwin Street.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the insurance certificate and any street-closure permit application are separate items, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Cartersville Special Events Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in organizer and event details, including the location, dates, activities, attendance, cleanup plan, and security needs.
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Gather Requested Attachments
Attach the requested maps and activity schedule or brochure; include other materials described in the form when applicable.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed application to the City Manager's Office by mail or fax, or deliver it to 1 North Erwin Street.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Cartersville Special Events Permit application?
- Individuals and organizations planning a special event in Cartersville should complete the application with organizer, event, location, schedule, and activity details.
- How do I submit the Special Events Permit application?
- Send it to the City Manager's Office by mail, fax it to 770-386-5841, or deliver it to 1 North Erwin Street. The form gives the mailing address as P.O. Box 1390, Cartersville, GA 30120.
- Do I need a notary for the Cartersville Special Events Permit?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. The form also mentions an insurance certificate and, for requested street closures, a separate street-closing permit application.
- What attachments does the application request?
- The form requests maps showing event features and, when applicable, the street-closure area; a schedule or brochure of activities; and a copy of the street-closure notification plan. It also describes an insurance certificate requirement.
Need something notarized?
This Special Events Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cartersville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.