East Aurora, NY · Erie County
Application for Temporary Use Permit
The Village of East Aurora application requests event details and supporting materials from organizations seeking permission for temporary activities such as sidewalk sales, markets, or community promotions.
- 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 application to describe the organization, event, location, schedule, and planned services or activities. The Village requests it for area activities such as sidewalk sales, art or craft shows, farmers markets, and community or civic promotions; file it at least 60 days, but no more than 75 days, before the activity. The application also calls for a map, insurance certificate, and a notarized indemnification agreement.
Who needs it
An organization planning a covered temporary activity in the Village should submit this application with the required map, insurance certificate, and notarized indemnification agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnification agreement ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the authorized applicant or company officer signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of East Aurora Application for Temporary Use Permit and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill In Event Details
Provide organization, contact, schedule, location, and activity information, and prepare the requested map and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange online notarization for the indemnification agreement by the authorized applicant or company officer.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the indemnification agreement before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Village within the filing window stated on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Aurora. 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 complete the notarized indemnification agreement?
- Have the authorized applicant or company officer sign and swear to the agreement before a notary. The form calls for the agreement on organization letterhead.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with the application?
- The form requests a map or sketch, a completed certificate of insurance, and a notarized indemnification agreement. It also calls for additional materials in some cases, such as a vendor list or parade route map.
- Can I sign the agreement with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the agreement remotely.
- When should I file the temporary use permit application?
- The form says to file not less than 60 days and not more than 75 days before the activity. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.