Richmond, MI · Macomb County

No notary required

Application for Special Event Activity

Organizations use this application to request city approval for a special event and identify its activities, location, dates, timing, and requested services.

What this form is

This application is for organizations planning a special event in Richmond. It asks for organization and contact details, a description and location of the activity, dates and times, and services such as street closing, police or security, and park use. The city uses the form to review the request; food and beverage sales require evidence of Health Department approval, and insurance may be required as determined by City Council.

Who needs it

An organization planning a special event activity in Richmond should complete this application and return it to the City Clerk.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the City Clerk, as directed on the application. The document does not provide an address, email, portal, or fee information.

About notarization

This application is completed without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Special Event Activity PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide organization and contact details, describe the activity, and list its location, dates, alternate date, time period, and requested services.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Required Evidence

    If selling food or beverages, furnish evidence of Health Department approval. Public liability insurance evidence is required as determined by City Council.

  4. 4

    Return It To The City Clerk

    Return the completed form to the City Clerk, as instructed on the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for Special Event Activity?
It is a city application for organizations to describe a planned event, its location and schedule, and requested services such as traffic control or park use.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Event Activity?
No. The application does not require a notary and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the special event application?
Return the completed form to the City Clerk. The application does not provide an address, email, online portal, or fee information.
What supporting evidence may be required?
If food or beverages will be sold, the form requires evidence of Health Department approval. Evidence of public liability insurance is required as determined by City Council.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Special Event Activity doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.