Stephenville, TX · Erath County
Parade Permit and Street Closure Agreement
An acknowledged street closure agreement event organizers must sign with the City of Stephenville to hold a parade or event that closes public streets.
- 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 City of Stephenville requires organizers of parades or events that close public streets to sign a street closure agreement holding the applicant responsible for compliance during the event. The agreement includes an acknowledgment clause for the applicant's signature and, separately, for the City's signature, both completed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Event organizers or their authorized agents seeking a parade permit or street closure for an event in Stephenville.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement states 'This instrument was acknowledged before me' for the applicant's signature, with a Notary Public, State of Texas acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Parade Permit / Street Closure Agreement from the City of Stephenville website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Describe the event, route, and dates for the street closure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the acknowledgment in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized agreement to the Stephenville Police Department for approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stephenville. 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
- Do I need my Stephenville parade permit notarized?
- Yes. The street closure agreement includes an acknowledgment clause stating the instrument 'was acknowledged before me,' which requires a notary public.
- How do I get the parade permit notarized online?
- Upload the completed agreement, verify your identity, and sign it during a live video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Who signs the street closure agreement besides me?
- The City also signs and acknowledges the agreement through the City Secretary and Mayor, but the applicant's portion must be notarized before submission.
- Do I need this for a private event on private property?
- This agreement applies to events closing public streets; check with the Police Department if your event does not use public right-of-way.
- Can a remote online notary handle this acknowledgment?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.