Rumson, NJ · Monmouth County
Filming Permit Application and Hold Harmless Agreement
This application and agreement package is for production companies or applicants seeking Borough of Rumson approval to film at a location in the borough.
- 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
Rumson requires a filming permit before filming on public lands, private property, public rights-of-way, facilities, or residences, subject to listed exceptions. The package includes the permit application, a hold harmless agreement, and a checklist of supporting items such as property consent, insurance, neighbor notice, and payment. Submit a separate permit application for each filming location; the borough requires the original notarized agreement to be mailed with payment.
Who needs it
Production companies and other applicants planning filming in Rumson must apply for a permit unless their activity falls within an exception listed in the borough’s ordinance.
Why it needs a notary
The hold harmless agreement has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the agreement before the notary, who completes the date, name, signature, and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Borough of Rumson filming permit application package and review its checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the permit details and prepare the supporting items required for your filming location.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the Hold Harmless Agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement during the notary’s video session and follow instructions for completing the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Email the application and attachments; mail payment separately with the original notarized agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rumson. 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 notarized hold harmless agreement?
- Email the application and attachments to the borough address listed on the form. Mail payment separately with the original notarized Hold Harmless Agreement.
- Do I need to notarize the entire filming permit application?
- No. The form’s notary block is on the Hold Harmless Agreement. The applicant signs that agreement before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- Can I sign the Hold Harmless Agreement with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the agreement remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What else must I provide with the application?
- The checklist calls for items including property-owner consent when filming on private property, payment and bond, neighbor notice, liability insurance, and a film description for police review.
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