Do I need a notary for the Geneseo special event permit?

No. The application provides a signature and date line but does not require a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

When should I submit the special event application?

The form says to submit the application at least 30 days before the event. It also states that the City processes the permit form within five business days.

How do I submit the Geneseo special event application?

The document lists the City’s address and phone number but does not state a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and event contact information, location, purpose, timing, setup and equipment details, and requests for electrical service, barricades, or police presence.

Geneseo, IL · Henry County

No notary required

Permit to Hold a Special Event on City Property and/or Close a Roadway

Event organizers submit this application to request a special-event permit for City property or a roadway closure in Geneseo.

What this form is

The City requires this application for all events, including events hosted by the City, when organizers plan to use City property or close a roadway. Submit it at least 30 days before the event; the form says processing takes five business days and no event or closure is approved until the applicant receives a permit. It asks for event, applicant, setup, equipment, and contact details.

Who needs it

Anyone organizing an event on City property or requesting a roadway closure in Geneseo must submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Geneseo special event permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and event details, location, timing, setup information, and any service or assistance requests.
3
Gather Required Attachments
If the event is a run or walk, include a map of the entire route. Complete Addendum A if requesting City electrical service.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Geneseo special event permit?: No. The application provides a signature and date line but does not require a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
When should I submit the special event application?: The form says to submit the application at least 30 days before the event. It also states that the City processes the permit form within five business days.
How do I submit the Geneseo special event application?: The document lists the City’s address and phone number but does not state a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and event contact information, location, purpose, timing, setup and equipment details, and requests for electrical service, barricades, or police presence.

Need something notarized?

This Permit to Hold a Special Event on City Property and/or Close a Roadway doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.