Islip, NY · Suffolk County
Carnivals, Circuses & Outdoor Shows Application
This Town of Islip application is for organizations seeking permission to hold a carnival, circus, fair, or outdoor show and submit event, safety, and insurance details.
- 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 event dates, location, attendance, amusement activities, emergency plans, insurance information, and contact details for organization representatives. Submit it to the Town Clerk at least 60 days before the event; the form lists a $500 non-refundable application fee. The application also includes an incident action plan, insurance certifications, and sections for police, fire, and emergency medical services review.
Who needs it
Organizations planning a carnival, circus, fair, or outdoor show in Islip need this application to request a permit and provide required event, safety, and insurance information.
Why it needs a notary
The insurance broker or agent signs the broker certification's sworn statement before a notary, who completes the notarial certificate on page seven.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Islip carnivals, circuses, and outdoor shows application and its attached event and insurance materials.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the event, organization, site, attendance, safety, and insurance details; arrange the requested supporting documents and reviews.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
The insurance broker or agent should book a commissioned online notary for the sworn broker certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
The broker or agent signs the certification during the live video notarization and receives the completed notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Islip at least 60 days before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Islip. 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 broker certification notarized online?
- Have the insurance broker or agent complete and sign the certification before a commissioned online notary during a live video session. Include the completed notarial certificate with the application.
- Do I need a notary for the carnival application?
- The form includes a sworn broker certification with a notarial certificate. The insurance broker or agent signs that certification before a notary.
- When must I submit the application?
- The form says the application must be submitted 60 days before the event. It also lists a $500 non-refundable application fee for carnivals, circuses, fairs, and outdoor shows.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.