Milford, MA · Worcester County
Temporary Outdoor Dining Application
Milford restaurant owners or managers use this application to request approval for outdoor dining and submit business, seating, safety, accessibility, and insurance information to the Select Board.
- 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
The application asks for details about the restaurant, proposed outdoor dining area, operating schedule, seating, barriers, and alcohol service, along with a recent approved site plan and other supporting documents. The owner or manager also signs an affidavit accepting responsibilities for operating a clean and safe outdoor dining area. Submit the completed application and required materials to the Milford Select Board; the form states that licenses will not be issued without the required insurance certificate.
Who needs it
A Milford restaurant owner or manager seeking permission for temporary outdoor dining should complete the application and provide the required site plan and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with a jurat; the owner or manager signing the acknowledgment of responsibilities must swear or affirm the document’s truthfulness before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Temporary Outdoor Dining Application from the Town of Milford.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the restaurant, applicant, seating, hours, and outdoor dining details, and gather the required site plan and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the affidavit signed by the restaurant owner or manager.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear or affirm the affidavit and sign it during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application, notarized affidavit, site plan, and applicable supporting materials to the Milford Select Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Milford. 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 complete the notarized affidavit?
- Fill in the restaurant and signer details, then sign and swear or affirm the affidavit before a commissioned online notary. Submit it with the application materials to the Milford Select Board.
- Do I need a site plan with this application?
- Yes. The form says every application must include the most recent site plan approved by the Planning Board, showing the proposed outdoor dining area and specified layout and safety details.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely; check with the Select Board about its submission requirements.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a recent approved site plan and, for licensees, a certificate of liability insurance meeting its stated coverage and additional-insured requirements. Contact the Select Board if you are unsure which materials apply.
- Where do I send the completed application?
- The form is addressed to the Milford Select Board at Town Hall. For submission instructions or to confirm what the city or town clerk requires, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.