Cumberland, RI · Providence County
Special Event License Application
Cumberland’s Special Event License Application is for event holders seeking a town license to hold an event, with related materials for show promoters, vendors, and use of town property.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cumberland · Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cumberlandri.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 packet to apply for a Cumberland special event entertainment license and provide details about the event, location, schedule, attendance, activities, and site arrangements. It also includes show promoter permit materials and a sample license agreement for use of town property. The application notes that applicants are responsible for obtaining required approvals from town public safety officials and contacting the Zoning Department about electrical inspections and tent permits when applicable.
Who needs it
Event holders seeking a Cumberland special event entertainment license should complete the application, and show promoters may also need the included permit materials.
Why it needs a notary
The sample town-property license agreement includes an acknowledgment block; the person executing the agreement appears before the notary and acknowledges the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Special Event License Application and review its event application, promoter materials, and sample license agreement.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide event, site, schedule, attendance, and activity details, and complete applicable promoter permit materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange online notarization for the person signing the sample town-property license agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The agreement signer appears before the commissioned online notary by video and acknowledges the instrument.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and applicable signed materials to the Town Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cumberland. 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 get the sample license agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement details, then book a commissioned online notary. The person executing the agreement appears on video and acknowledges signing before the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to have the entire application notarized?
- The packet’s notary block is on the sample town-property license agreement, not the event application fields. Check which documents need signing and notarization for your event.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The packet identifies the Town Clerk’s Office as the application office. For submission instructions or questions about the town’s requirements, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I apply for a show promoter permit with this packet?
- The packet includes a Promoter’s Application for Permit to Operate a Show and states that a separate permit is required for each show in Rhode Island.