Millburn, NJ · Essex County
Film Permit Application
This application requests permission to film or take photographs in Millburn and is filed by the applicant or production company with the Township Clerk before filming.
- 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
Use this packet to request a Millburn filming permit and provide production details, locations, dates, safety information, insurance, and other required materials. The form says to apply at least five working days before filming; the checklist also requires a notarized Hold-Harmless Agreement, proof of insurance, neighbor-notice information, and applicable fees and bond.
Who needs it
A person or production company planning filming in Millburn on public or private property, a right-of-way, facility, or residence should submit the application to the Township Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The Hold-Harmless Agreement contains a sworn-and-subscribed jurat stating “before me”; the applicant signs the agreement before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Millburn’s Film Permit Application and its Hold-Harmless Agreement.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Enter applicant and production details, locations, filming dates, safety information, and the other requested information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the Hold-Harmless Agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the agreement during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Send the completed application and required supporting documents to the Millburn 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 get the Hold-Harmless Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign when instructed during the video session, then include the notarized agreement with your permit packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire film permit application?
- The checklist specifically calls for a notarized Hold-Harmless Agreement. The application itself includes an applicant signature but does not identify that signature as requiring notarization.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary may notarize the agreement remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- When should I submit the Millburn filming permit application?
- The form says to apply at least five working days before the requested first day of filming. It notes that the Township Clerk may waive that period in certain circumstances.
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