Glen Ridge, NJ · Essex County
Filming Permit Application
This application requests permission to film on public or private property in Glen Ridge and is filed with the Borough Clerk by the applicant or production company.
- 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
Glen Ridge uses this application to review proposed filming locations, dates, hours, activities, vehicles, and potential effects on traffic and nearby businesses or residents. Applicants must provide required insurance, fees, and a bond, and include a signed, notarized hold-harmless statement. The form says the application and required materials must reach the Borough Clerk at least 48 hours before filming; the ordinance generally requires permit applications at least five days before the requested shoot date.
Who needs it
Applicants or production companies planning filming on public or private land in Glen Ridge must apply to the Borough Clerk for a permit.
Why it needs a notary
The attached hold-harmless statement has a Notary Public signature block; the person signing the indemnity agreement must sign it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Glen Ridge filming application and attached hold-harmless statement.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, production, location, schedule, activity, vehicle, insurance, and bond details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization of the hold-harmless statement with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the hold-harmless statement during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the application, notarized statement, and required supporting materials to the Borough Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Glen Ridge. 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 notarize the hold-harmless statement?
- Complete the statement and book a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary. Sign during the video session, then include the notarized statement with your application to the Borough Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize the filming permit application?
- The application itself does not show a notary block, but its attached hold-harmless statement says it must be signed and notarized. Submit that statement as part of the application.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14 gives an authorized officer’s out-of-state notarial act the same effect as a New Jersey notarial act.
- When should I submit the application and supporting documents?
- The form says required materials must reach the Borough Clerk at least 48 hours before the requested shoot. The ordinance generally requires permit applications at least five days before filming; confirm with the municipality if unsure.