Somerville, NJ · Somerset County
A-Frame Sign Application and Hold Harmless Agreement
Somerville businesses submit this application to request approval for a temporary sidewalk A-frame sign and provide a notarized hold harmless agreement, insurance certificate, and sign-location materials.
- 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 asks for business and property details and materials showing the proposed sign and its placement. Somerville’s Department of Community Development reviews it for compliance with rules for A-frame signs in the Downtown Special Improvement District. The application calls for 14 completed copies and a $25 fee, along with a notarized hold harmless agreement, proof of insurance naming the Borough as an additional insured, and a sketch or photograph of the proposed location.
Who needs it
A business seeking permission to display a temporary A-frame sign in the sidewalk area of Somerville’s Downtown Special Improvement District needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The hold harmless agreement contains a notarial acknowledgment; the person authorized to sign for the applicant acknowledges the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the A-frame sign application and review its requirements, including the hold harmless agreement and supporting materials.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the business, property, and applicant details, and prepare the required sign-location sketch or photograph and insurance certificate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the person authorized to sign the hold harmless agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign until the notary directs you, then acknowledge your signature during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application and required copies, fee, agreement, insurance certificate, and sign materials to Somerville’s Community Development Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Somerville. 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 agreement but wait to sign. Meet with a commissioned online notary by video, acknowledge your signature, and follow the notary’s instructions for completing the notarization.
- Do I need to submit the full application with the notarized agreement?
- The form lists the notarized hold harmless agreement, insurance certificate, and sign sketch or photograph among the application requirements. It also requests 14 completed copies and a $25 fee.
- Can I use remote notarization for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.