Biloxi, MS · Harrison County
Live Entertainment/Amplified Sound Permit Request
This application requests a Biloxi permit for live entertainment or amplified sound and is filed by the event applicant or organization planning the event.
- 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
This two-page request collects applicant and organization details, event location and schedule, sound equipment information, expected attendance, and prior permit or ordinance history. The applicant must complete and notarize page two, including the waiver and certification, then submit the request to the Biloxi Police Department or Events Coordinator at least two weeks before the event. If approved, the applicant picks up the permit and pays the stated nonrefundable fee.
Who needs it
An individual or organization planning live entertainment or amplified sound in Biloxi should complete this request and submit it at least two weeks before the event.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn acknowledgment block referencing the State of Mississippi; the applicant signs the waiver and certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the two-page Live Entertainment/Amplified Sound Permit Request from the City of Biloxi.
- 2
Complete Both Pages
Enter applicant, organization, event, sound equipment, attendance, and prior permit information; read the waiver and certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the waiver and certification during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed request with the Biloxi Police Department or Events Coordinator at least two weeks before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Biloxi. 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 submit the amplified sound permit request?
- Complete both pages, sign and notarize page two, then submit the application to the Biloxi Police Department or Events Coordinator at least two weeks before the event.
- Do I need to have the application notarized?
- Yes. The form says page two must be fully completed, signed, and notarized. The applicant signs the waiver and certification in the notary block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Mississippi does not authorize its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Mississippi recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state; confirm acceptance with the city before proceeding.
- Where and when should I file the application?
- The form allows submission at the Biloxi Police Department front desk or the Events Coordinator’s office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Submit at least two weeks before the event; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.