Fairfield, ME · Somerset County
Sidewalk Display Permit Application
This application is for a person or business seeking permission to place a display on a sidewalk in Fairfield and provide information about its location, nature, and insurance.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a Fairfield sidewalk display permit by identifying the applicant, display location, and nature of the display, and indicating whether proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance is provided. Applicants must attach a sketch showing dimensions and distances from the sidewalk and buildings. The form includes an agreement to comply with the Sidewalk Display Ordinance, a 30-day limit, and space for municipal review.
Who needs it
A person or business applying to place a display on a Fairfield sidewalk should complete this application and provide the requested sketch and insurance information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Sidewalk Display Permit Application from the Town of Fairfield.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant, business, display location, and display details; indicate insurance and recurrence information, and attach the requested sketch.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application's jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, take the oath, and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized application and sketch to the Town of Fairfield for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfield. 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 my sidewalk display application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the form during the video session, and submit the notarized application and sketch to the town.
- Do I need to attach a sketch to this application?
- Yes. The form asks applicants to attach a sketch with dimensions and distances related to the sidewalk and buildings.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law allows a commissioned online notary to perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual under 4 M.R.S. §1915, effective July 1, 2023. This permit form is not among the stated election-related or marriage-solemnization carve-outs.
- Where should I submit the notarized permit application?
- The form lists the Town of Fairfield and includes municipal review and clerk filing sections. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure where a document should be submitted.
