Long Branch, NJ · Monmouth County
Film Permit Application
This application is for production companies and other applicants seeking City of Long Branch approval to film or take still photographs on public or private property, rights-of-way, facilities, or residences.
- 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 application collects production, location, schedule, staffing, vehicle, equipment, and public-safety details, and includes an indemnification and hold harmless agreement that must be notarized. The form says a permit is required before filming in Long Branch, with applications generally due at least five working days before filming. Applicants must also submit items such as proof of insurance, neighbor-notice information, and the applicable fees and bond.
Who needs it
Production companies and other applicants planning covered filming in Long Branch must apply for a permit and submit the requested production details and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnification and hold harmless agreement has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the person signing for the applicant signs before the notary and swears to the agreement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Long Branch Film Permit Application and review its application, checklist, and hold-harmless agreement.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide applicant and production details, filming locations and dates, and the requested safety and equipment information. Gather supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the agreement's sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the hold-harmless agreement during the online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized agreement, and required supporting items to the City of Long Branch as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Long Branch. 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 but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign and swear to the document during the video appointment.
- Do I need to notarize the entire film permit application?
- The form identifies the indemnification and hold harmless agreement as notarized. Its other application sections request production and filming information; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I notarize this agreement online in New Jersey?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state may have the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What else does the city request with the permit application?
- The form checklist includes a certificate of insurance, the notarized hold-harmless agreement, a neighbor letter and address list, fees, a bond, and other applicable costs or escrows.
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