Covington, GA · Newton County
Special Event Permit Application
This six-page application is for businesses, organizations, and other applicants seeking a City of Covington permit for a temporary event open to the general public.
- 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
The application collects applicant and event details, location, dates, attendance, requested services, fees, and any proposed road closures. Submit it at least 30 days before the event with an event flyer or invitation, a certificate of liability insurance, and a map of the event location and any proposed closures. Events are limited to 72 hours; the form lists a $175 fee for the city limits or $250 for the Downtown Entertainment District.
Who needs it
An applicant organizing a temporary event open to the public in Covington must complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents and applicable fees.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Download the City of Covington Special Event Permit Application and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter applicant, event, location, service, fee, and road-closure details. Complete the affidavit, but leave its signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned affidavit and identification ready.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, applicable fees, and required supporting documents to the city at least 30 days before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. 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 affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit without signing it, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign under oath during the session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The form says applications must include an event flyer or invitation, a certificate of liability insurance, and a map showing the event location and proposed road and parking closures, if applicable.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); because this form requires an oath, confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized jurat.
- When is the application due?
- The form says to submit the application at least 30 days before the event and to include applicable fees. It also calls for an insurance certificate at least 15 calendar days before the scheduled event.
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