Raeford, NC · Hoke County
Special Event and Park Permit Application
This application lets individuals, groups, or contractors request a City of Raeford special event permit for a park or other area and provide event, insurance, and agreement 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
Use this form to request a special event permit and identify the location, dates, times, expected attendance, event activities, and items involved. The petitioner or representative signs a hold harmless agreement, and the form includes a notary acknowledgment. The city reviews sponsor insurance provisions and departmental compliance, while the attached park rules describe site restrictions and renter responsibilities. Submit the completed application to the City of Raeford when requesting permission to hold an event on city premises.
Who needs it
Individuals, groups, or contractors seeking a City of Raeford special event permit for a park or other municipal premises should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block, where the petitioner or representative requesting the permit personally appears before a notary and acknowledges signing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Raeford special event application and park rental rules.
- 2
Fill In Event Details
Provide the event purpose, requested area, dates, times, attendance, activities, and applicant contact information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Ask the city whether it accepts online notarization, then book a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Follow the notary's instructions to acknowledge the hold harmless agreement.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and any required supporting information to the City of Raeford.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Raeford. 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 special event permit application?
- Fill in the event, location, schedule, attendance, and requested-use details. Sign the hold harmless agreement before a notary, then submit the completed application and any requested insurance information to the City of Raeford.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment stating that the petitioner or representative personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing the instrument.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina's remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask the city whether it accepts notarization by a commissioned online notary.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requests event details and includes sponsor insurance provisions that the city completes after reviewing the event. Contact the city about applicable insurance requirements and supporting documents; confirm with the city or town if unsure.