What does the Special Event Permit Acknowledgement cover?

It covers the application fee, possible additional fees, responsibility for event damages, insurance and indemnification, city logo use, and the approval process.

Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Acknowledgement?

No. The acknowledgement is signed and dated without a notary. The form calls for a certificate of insurance after approval but does not say it must be notarized.

How do I submit the acknowledgement?

The document says the $100 application fee is due upon submission, with an exception for events in the South Water Street Parking lot. It does not provide a submission method; check the city website for current contact details.

When is the certificate of insurance due?

After event approval, the permit holder must provide the certificate of insurance to the city at least 20 days before the event.

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Special Event Permit Acknowledgement (Cost and Damages)

This acknowledgement records an event applicant’s acceptance of costs, damage responsibility, insurance requirements, and other terms when requesting a special event permit.

What this form is

Applicants use this acknowledgement when requesting approval to use City of Kent property for a special event. It explains the application fee, responsibility for event damages and possible additional fees, insurance and indemnification requirements, and restrictions on using city logos. The form also states that submission does not guarantee approval and that an approved event’s insurance certificate is due at least 20 days before the event.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting approval to use City of Kent property for a special event should complete and submit this acknowledgement with the application.

How to submit it

The $100 application fee is due upon submission, except for events in the South Water Street Parking lot, where it is waived. The document gives no submission method; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This acknowledgement is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a certificate of insurance after approval but does not say that certificate must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Acknowledgement
Download the Special Event Permit Acknowledgement for a request to use City of Kent property.
2
Complete The Form
Read each acknowledgement and provide initials and dates in the spaces shown.
3
Gather Required Insurance
After approval, provide the required certificate of insurance at least 20 days before the event.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the form and applicable fee to the city. The document does not specify a submission method; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Special Event Permit Acknowledgement cover?: It covers the application fee, possible additional fees, responsibility for event damages, insurance and indemnification, city logo use, and the approval process.
Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Acknowledgement?: No. The acknowledgement is signed and dated without a notary. The form calls for a certificate of insurance after approval but does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the acknowledgement?: The document says the $100 application fee is due upon submission, with an exception for events in the South Water Street Parking lot. It does not provide a submission method; check the city website for current contact details.
When is the certificate of insurance due?: After event approval, the permit holder must provide the certificate of insurance to the city at least 20 days before the event.

Need something notarized?

This Special Event Permit Acknowledgement (Cost and Damages) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kent form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.