Lakewood, IL · McHenry County
Special Event Permit Application
The Village of Lakewood application lets event organizers request a permit by providing event details, contact information, and required supporting documents.
What this form is
The Village of Lakewood uses this application to review requests for special event permits. Event organizers provide event details, organization and contact information, and answers about activities such as food service, tents, amplified sound, raffles, electrical use, and alcohol. The form lists supporting documents that may be required, including site plans, insurance certificates, and permits.
Who needs it
Organizers planning a special event in Lakewood should complete this application and provide the supporting documents required for their event.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the address shown on the form: 2500 Lake Ave, Lakewood, IL 60014, at least 14 days before the event.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests supporting documents, but none is identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application for Lakewood.
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Complete The Form
Enter event, organization, and organizer details, then answer the questions about planned activities and services.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required site plan and insurance certificate, along with any additional documents that apply to your event.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application to 2500 Lake Ave, Lakewood, IL 60014, at least 14 days before the event.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
- No. The application requires the organizer to sign and date it, but does not require notarization; none of its listed supporting documents is identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Lakewood special event application?
- Submit the completed application to 2500 Lake Ave, Lakewood, IL 60014, at least 14 days before the event. The form says insurance proof is due 14 business days before the event.
- What documents may need to accompany the application?
- The form requires a site plan and insurance certificate, and may also require documents such as tent flame-resistance certificates, electrical details, or other event-specific materials.
Need something notarized?
This Special Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.