Washington, IL · Tazewell County

No notary required

Public Fireworks Display Permit Application

The City of Washington application for an organization or other applicant seeking a permit to hold a public fireworks display.

What this form is

Use this application to request a City of Washington permit for a public fireworks display. It asks for applicant and organization contact details, the display date and location, and the licensed distributor and operator information. The form says to apply as early as possible and no later than 14 days before the event; it also requires a fireworks description, a $1,000 bond or check, proof of insurance, and license copies.

Who needs it

A person, corporation, organization, or association planning a public fireworks display in Washington should complete the 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; the application lists supporting attachments, but none is identified as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Public Fireworks Display Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and organization details, display date and location, and the licensed distributor and operator information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include the fireworks description, bond or check, proof of insurance, license copies, and evidence of the operator’s date of birth.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and attachments 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 Public Fireworks Display Permit Application?
No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It lists required supporting documents, none of which the form identifies as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the fireworks permit application?
The form does not provide a submission address or contact method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What attachments does the application require?
The application lists a description of the fireworks, a $1,000 bond or check, proof of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, and copies of the distributor’s and operator’s valid licenses. It also requests evidence of the operator’s date of birth.
When should I apply for a public fireworks display permit?
The application says to submit as early as possible and no later than 14 days before the event. Its accompanying rule text states a 15-day advance application requirement unless the local jurisdiction and fire chief agree otherwise.

Need something notarized?

This Public Fireworks Display Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.