Johnstown, OH · Licking County

No notary required

Event Permit Application

Johnstown event organizers use this application to request permission for events on public property or events that affect public rights of way.

What this form is

The guidebook includes an Event Permit Application for festivals, parades, races, and other organized public events that use or significantly affect public property or rights of way. Johnstown requires the completed application at least 30 days before the event. It asks for event and contact details, attendance estimates, routes, traffic and parking plans, safety and sanitation arrangements, and information about equipment, food, beverages, and insurance.

Who needs it

Individuals or organizations planning an event on Johnstown public property or an event that uses or significantly affects public rights of way should complete the application.

How to submit it

Mail or deliver the completed application packet to Johnstown Manager, 599 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031. The packet must be received 30 days before the proposed event.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the authorized representative signs the required hold harmless and indemnification agreement, with no notarization stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Event Guidebook, which includes the Event Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the event, organizer, attendance, route, traffic, safety, sanitation, and other requested information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include supporting documentation; attach a route map when applicable and the required insurance information.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Mail or deliver the completed packet to the Johnstown Manager at 599 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031, at least 30 days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Johnstown Event Permit Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary; the authorized representative signs the required hold harmless and indemnification agreement.
How do I submit the Johnstown Event Permit Application?
Mail or deliver the completed packet to the Johnstown Manager at 599 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031. It must be received 30 days before the event.
What information does the event application request?
It asks for event and organizer details, attendance estimates, route and traffic plans, safety and sanitation arrangements, equipment use, food and beverage information, and insurance details.

Need something notarized?

This Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Johnstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.