Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Application For Public Display Of Fireworks
This application requests approval for a public fireworks display in the Town of Watertown and is filed by the sponsoring person, body, or organization with the town.
- 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 information about the sponsor, the person in charge of firing the fireworks, the display’s date and location, the fireworks, storage, safety precautions, and the experience of those discharging them. Applicants must attach a grounds diagram showing the firing point, buildings, highways, audience boundary, and nearby overhead obstructions. The form asks the Town of Watertown Zoning Enforcement Officer to approve the application; it also includes sections for permit review and possible referral to a board.
Who needs it
A person, body, or organization sponsoring a public fireworks display in the Town of Watertown needs to complete and submit this application for review.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for the sponsor and the person in charge of firing; both sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Watertown Application for Public Display of Fireworks.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter sponsor, firing lead, display, fireworks, storage, and safety details, and attach the requested grounds diagram.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sponsor and person in charge of firing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer completes their sworn statement and signs before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed, notarized application and diagram to the Town of Watertown for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Watertown. 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 fireworks application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The sponsor and person in charge of firing must each sign their sworn statement during a video session.
- Do I need to attach a diagram to the application?
- Yes. The form requests a grounds diagram showing the fireworks discharge point, buildings, highways, audience boundary, and nearby telephone lines or other overhead obstructions.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The form provides for review by the Town of Watertown Zoning Enforcement Officer, who may approve, deny, or refer the application to a board. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. Ask the Town of Watertown whether it has any submission-specific instructions.