Millburn, NJ · Essex County
Commercial Filming Permit Application And Hold Harmless Agreement
This application and indemnification agreement is for production companies and filmmakers seeking Township of Millburn approval to film or take still photographs at a location in the township.
- 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 form collects production, location, schedule, safety, and activity details for a proposed film or still-photo shoot, and includes an indemnification and hold harmless agreement. The township requires a permit before filming on public or private property, public rights-of-way, facilities, or residences; the application is generally due at least five working days before filming. Applicants must also provide insurance proof, a $5,000 bond, and required neighbor notices.
Who needs it
Production companies and filmmakers planning a shoot in Millburn should submit this application, provide the listed supporting materials, and sign the included indemnification agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The hold harmless agreement includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant’s authorized signer must sign and swear to the agreement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Millburn filming permit application and hold harmless agreement.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in production, location, schedule, and safety details, and gather the required insurance, bond, and neighbor-notice materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video session with a commissioned online notary for the agreement’s jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the hold harmless agreement during the notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Submit the completed application, notarized agreement, and supporting documents to the Township Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Millburn. 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 agreement?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the agreement during the session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need a notary for the filming permit application?
- The application checklist calls for a notarized hold-harmless agreement. The included agreement has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the applicant’s signer.
- Can I sign the agreement with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect as a New Jersey notarial act.
- When should I submit the filming permit application?
- The form’s ordinance text says to apply at least five working days before the requested first day of filming. Contact the Township Clerk about required materials and timing; confirm with the municipality if unsure.