Mitchell, SD · Davison County
Fireworks Permit Application
The Fireworks Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval from Mitchell to conduct a fireworks or pyrotechnics display, including outdoor, indoor, public, or private events.
- 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 three-page application to describe the activity, display location, schedule, responsible person, and insurance details for a proposed fireworks or pyrotechnics display. Mitchell requires the completed, notarized form, insurance certificate, site map, and $50 fee before the request can be placed on a committee agenda. City Council approval and Fire Marshal review are also part of the process; a permit is required before work, display, or discharge begins.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Mitchell approval for a fireworks or pyrotechnics display must complete the form and provide the required insurance certificate, site map, and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat: the applicant signs the affirmation before a notary, who completes the date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Fireworks Permit Application and Instructions from the City of Mitchell.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, activity, location, schedule, responsible person, and insurance information. Gather the required insurance certificate, site map, and $50 fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant affirmation.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant affirmation during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Public Safety Secretary before the committee agenda deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mitchell. 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 for a Mitchell fireworks permit?
- Contact the Public Safety Secretary to request placement on the committee agenda. Submit the completed notarized application, insurance certificate, site map, and $50 fee before the request is placed on the agenda.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The instructions say the application must be notarized. Sign the applicant affirmation before the notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn section.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- South Dakota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under SDCL 18-1-11.2. The form itself says it must be notarized; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online notarization.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for an insurance certificate showing $1,000,000 liability coverage per occurrence and the City of Mitchell as additional insured, a map or drawing of the display area and perimeter, and the $50 fee.