New Hope, PA · Bucks County
Special Event Permit Application
This application package gathers event details, supporting plans, insurance documents, and notification proof for organizations seeking approval to hold a special event in New Hope Borough.
- 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
New Hope Borough uses this package to review proposed events, including their dates, locations, activities, attendance, accessibility, parking, sanitation, and safety arrangements. Applicants submit the application with the required supporting documents, insurance and indemnification forms, and an affidavit confirming notification to nearby property owners and businesses. Additional forms may apply, such as a tent permit or extraordinary law enforcement services contract, depending on the event.
Who needs it
Organizations planning a special event in New Hope Borough must complete the application and submit the supporting materials required for their event.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application Package
Get the Special Event Application package and review its summary and submission checklist.
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Complete the Forms
Provide applicant and event details, complete applicable forms, and prepare the plans and supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the proof-of-notification affidavit.
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Submit to the Borough
Assemble the package in the checklist order and contact New Hope Borough for application submission guidance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Hope. 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 submit the special event application package?
- Complete the application, gather the checklist items that apply to your event, and contact the borough for submission guidance. The package lists JoAnn Connell as the contact for guidance and submission.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application package?
- The package includes an affidavit providing proof of notification with a notary jurat. The application and other included forms have their own signature fields; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can I sign the notification affidavit with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely, subject to the Borough’s acceptance of an online-notarized document.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The checklist names an event narrative, itinerary, maps, insurance documents, notification affidavit and plans for waste, accessibility, and parking. Some events may also need additional permits or forms.