Odessa, TX · Ector County
Parade And Special Event Permit Application
This application requests permission to hold a parade or special event within Odessa city limits and is filed by the event organizer or permit holder.
- 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 collects event details, including the route, schedule, and estimated participants, and includes rules for parade conduct and a permit holder indemnity agreement. Odessa may require a permit for events involving public streets or property, special traffic controls, city personnel, amplified sound outdoors, or fireworks. Applicants must submit the application at least 21 days before the event, along with the required indemnity agreement and fee receipt.
Who needs it
Organizers planning a parade or special event within Odessa city limits may need this application, particularly when the event involves public property, traffic controls, city personnel, outdoor amplification, or fireworks.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an individual jurat and an organizational acknowledgment; the individual permit holder or the organization’s authorized officer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the parade and special event application from the City of Odessa.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the event details and prepare the required indemnity agreement and fee receipt.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicable individual jurat or organizational acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the application instructions to submit the notarized documents and attachments to the Odessa Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Odessa. 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 parade permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application and indemnity agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for the jurat or acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes notary blocks for the individual permit holder’s sworn declaration and for an organization’s acknowledgment. Signers should complete the applicable block with the notary.
- When should I submit the application?
- The application says it must be filed at least 21 days before the special event begins. It also calls for an indemnity agreement and a receipt for the $25 non-refundable permit fee.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Check whether the city will accept your remotely notarized document; confirm with the city if unsure.