Fanwood, NJ · Union County
Filming Permit Application and Hold Harmless Agreement
This application and agreement request permission to film in Fanwood and are submitted by production companies, contacts, or other applicants seeking to film on borough streets or property.
- 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 packet collects production details, proposed dates and locations, equipment, vehicles, insurance information, and requests for street or sidewalk closures, reserved parking, or police assistance. Fanwood’s checklist calls for the filming application, certificate of insurance, and a notarized Hold Harmless Agreement; applicants submit the application to the Borough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall or by email.
Who needs it
Production companies and other applicants seeking to film on Fanwood streets or property should submit the application and the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The Hold Harmless Agreement has a “sworn and subscribed to before me” jurat; the applicant’s authorized representative signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Fanwood filming permit application and Hold Harmless Agreement packet.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide production, contact, filming date and location, equipment, vehicle, insurance, and activity details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Hold Harmless Agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the agreement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the application and required supporting documents to the Borough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall or by email.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fanwood. 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 apply for a Fanwood filming permit?
- Complete the application with production details, dates, locations, and requested activities. Submit it to the Borough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall or by email, along with the documents on the checklist.
- Do I need to notarize the Hold Harmless Agreement?
- Yes. Fanwood’s checklist specifically asks for a notarized Hold Harmless Agreement. Its jurat states that the agreement was sworn and subscribed to before a notary.
- Can I sign the agreement with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries. A commissioned online notary may notarize the agreement; an authorized officer in another state may also perform an act with the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What other documents and fees does the packet list?
- The checklist also names a certificate of insurance and, if needed, a letter of intent to affected residents. It lists application fees and filming fees; review the packet for amounts and conditions, and confirm with the municipality if unsure.