Village of Monroe, NY · Orange County
Outdoor Café Application
This application requests a Village of Monroe outdoor café permit and is filed by the business applicant with the Building Department, with a scaled drawing and supporting documents.
- 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 business, location, applicant, property owner, operating hours, and seating details for a proposed outdoor café. The Village of Monroe Building Department checklist calls for a signed application, hold harmless statement, insurance documents, a scaled drawing, a $50 fee, and property owner consent; liquor-license proof is required if alcohol will be served. The form also states café hours are limited to 8:00 am through 11:00 pm.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking to operate an outdoor café in the Village of Monroe should submit this application and the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The hold harmless statement contains an acknowledgment; the applicant’s authorized representative signs it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Monroe Outdoor Café Application and review its application and submission checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the business, café location, applicant, property owner, hours, and seating information, and prepare the required drawing and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the hold harmless statement’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the hold harmless statement before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application, notarized statement, checklist documents, and $50 fee to the Village of Monroe Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Monroe. 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 an outdoor café permit in Monroe?
- Complete the application, prepare a scaled drawing, include the listed supporting documents and $50 fee, and submit them to the Village of Monroe Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s hold harmless statement contains a notarial acknowledgment. The applicant’s authorized representative signs that statement before a notary.
- Can I sign the hold harmless statement with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment; if signing outside New York, Real Property Law §299 recognizes acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed.
- What supporting documents does the application checklist list?
- The checklist lists workers’ compensation insurance, a certificate of insurance, a scaled café drawing, property owner consent, the $50 fee, and proof of a liquor license if applicable. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.