Sharonville, OH · Hamilton County
Nightclub Permit Application
The Nightclub Permit Packet is for applicants seeking permission to operate a nightclub in Sharonville and includes an authorization for the Police Department to investigate the applicant’s background.
- 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
Sharonville’s packet includes the nightclub permit application, background information request, public safety plan materials, and Chapter 731 requirements. The city requires a permit before a person owns, leases, operates, manages, or maintains a nightclub in Sharonville. The applicant must also complete the Authorization for Release of Personal Information, which instructs the applicant to sign before a notary public, and submit the packet’s required attachments and fee.
Who needs it
A person applying to own, lease, operate, manage, or maintain a nightclub in Sharonville needs this packet and must complete its personal-information release.
Why it needs a notary
The Authorization for Release of Personal Information has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat block; the applicant signs the release before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Nightclub Permit Packet from the City of Sharonville and locate the Authorization for Release of Personal Information on page 4.
- 2
Fill Out The Forms
Complete the applicable application and release fields, but leave the release signature blank until your notary appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned authorization ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification, follow the notary’s instructions, and sign the authorization during the video appointment so the jurat can be completed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized release and required materials with your application, then follow the packet’s directions to deliver it to the Sharonville Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sharonville. 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
- Which page of the packet needs notarization?
- Page 4, the Authorization for Release of Personal Information, tells the applicant to sign before a notary public and includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- Do I need to sign the release before a notary?
- Yes. The authorization says “sign before a notary public” and provides a jurat for the notary to complete. Sign the release during your notary appointment.
- How do I notarize the authorization online?
- Complete the form without signing the authorization, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Verify your identity and sign during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Can I submit the rest of the packet online?
- The packet lists required attachments and directs applicants to deliver the completed application to the Sharonville Police Department. Confirm the city’s current submission instructions and any questions about the packet with the city.
- Does online notarization work for this city form?
- Ohio permits online notarization by a commissioned online notary, and Ohio recognizes notarial acts performed by authorized officers. Ask Sharonville about its submission process; confirm with the city or village if unsure.