Murfreesboro, TN · Rutherford County
Sidewalk Cafe Application and License
This application requests a license to operate a sidewalk cafe and is filed by a business operator seeking to use sidewalk space in Murfreesboro.
- 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 cafe area, and requires a scaled drawing, insurance documents, and an indemnity agreement as exhibits. The City uses it to review and issue a sidewalk cafe license, which may include special provisions and expires on December 31 of the stated year. If adjacent property is included, the adjacent owner’s consent and indemnity agreement must also be attached.
Who needs it
A business operator seeking permission to operate a sidewalk cafe on a Murfreesboro sidewalk needs this application and its required exhibits.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnity agreements for the operator and, if applicable, adjacent property owner include acknowledgment blocks; the named signers must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the sidewalk cafe application and review its exhibits and required attachments.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter the operator and business details, and prepare the drawing, insurance documents, and applicable indemnity agreements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the indemnity agreement acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
The operator and, if applicable, adjacent property owner sign before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and exhibits to the City of Murfreesboro according to its instructions.
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
- How do I complete the sidewalk cafe application?
- Provide the operator and business details, attach the scaled area drawing, insurance documents, and operator indemnity agreement, then submit the application to the City. Include the adjacent owner agreement if adjacent property is included.
- Do I need an adjacent property 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 indemnity agreement with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. Signers complete the acknowledgment during an online notary session.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is for a City of Murfreesboro sidewalk cafe license. Follow the City’s submission instructions or confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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