Barrington, RI · Bristol County
Use of Public Lands Application
This application requests permission to use a Barrington public land or meeting area and is filed by an individual or sponsoring group, association, or organization planning an activity or event.
- 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 permit for a park, recreation, conservation, or open forum area in Barrington. The applicant provides event details, including the requested location, dates, hours, activity, and expected attendance, and must submit the application at least two weeks before the event. The packet also includes a lessee’s indemnification agreement that must be signed and sworn before a notary; applicants must provide the specified insurance certificate and fees.
Who needs it
An individual or sponsoring group, association, or organization seeking to hold an activity or event on Barrington public lands should submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The lessee or group representative signs the indemnification agreement before a notary, who completes the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Use of Public Lands Application and indemnification agreement from the Town of Barrington.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and sponsor details, requested site and schedule, anticipated attendance, and activity information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the lessee or group representative signing the indemnification agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement during the video session and have the notary complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the application at least two weeks before the event with the listed fees, insurance certificate, and notarized agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barrington. 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 apply to use Barrington public lands?
- Complete the application with the requested site, dates, hours, activity, and attendance, then submit it at least two weeks before the event with the required fees, insurance certificate, and notarized indemnification agreement.
- Do I need to sign the agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The lessee or group representative must sign the indemnification agreement before a notary, who completes its sworn jurat.
- Can I sign the indemnification agreement with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature during a video session; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What fees and documents does the application list?
- The form lists a $25 processing fee, a $25-per-event-per-day land use fee, or $10 per registered child for organized youth sports. It also calls for an insurance certificate and lessee’s indemnification agreement.