Marion, IL · Williamson County

No notary required

Special Event Permit Application

Marion’s Special Event Permit Application lets an applicant request use of property or a route for an event and provide event and organization details.

What this form is

Use this application to request a special event permit for an event on the property or route described in the form. It asks for event dates and times, purpose, attendance estimate, safety and cleanup information, applicant and organization details, and insurance information. The applicant also signs risk, liability, and indemnification terms; the form includes a section for city approval and any conditions.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking to use property or a route for a special event in Marion should complete 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Special Event Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the event, applicant, organization, safety, cleanup, and insurance information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Information

    Attach additional information as necessary; the form suggests attaching a proposed flyer or advertisement if possible.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Special Event Permit Application for?
It lets an applicant request use of property or a route for a special event and provide information about the event, applicant, organization, safety plan, and insurance.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks for the event location, dates, times, purpose, estimated attendance, safety and cleanup details, applicant and organization information, insurance details, and participating group members.
Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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.