Murfreesboro, TN · Rutherford County
Sidewalk Cafe Application and License
This application requests a City of Murfreesboro sidewalk cafe license and is filed by an operator seeking permission to use sidewalk space for a cafe.
- 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
The application identifies the operator and proposed sidewalk cafe area, and includes attachments for a scaled drawing, insurance, and the operator’s indemnity agreement. The City uses it to grant a license with any special provisions and an expiration date. If adjacent property is included, the adjacent owner’s consent and indemnity agreement must also be attached.
Who needs it
A business operator seeking a Murfreesboro license to operate a sidewalk cafe, and an adjacent property owner if the proposed cafe area includes that owner’s property.
Why it needs a notary
The operator’s indemnity agreement, and the adjacent owner’s agreement if applicable, contain acknowledgment blocks; the operator or authorized representative and adjacent owner or representative sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Sidewalk Cafe Application and License from the City of Murfreesboro.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the operator and business details, identify the proposed cafe area, and prepare the required exhibits.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session for the operator’s indemnity agreement and, if applicable, the adjacent owner’s agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable agreement during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and its exhibits to the City of Murfreesboro for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murfreesboro. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks in the operator’s indemnity agreement and, when adjacent property is included, the adjacent owner’s consent and indemnity agreement.
- How do I prepare the sidewalk cafe application?
- Complete the operator and business details, attach the scaled drawing, insurance documents, and operator agreement, and include the adjacent owner’s agreement if their property is part of the proposed area.
- Do I need the adjacent owner’s agreement?
- The form calls for the adjacent owner’s consent and indemnity agreement when adjacent property is included in the proposed sidewalk cafe area.
- Can I sign the agreement with a commissioned online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary who has registered as an online notary with the Secretary of State. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized agreement.
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