Donna, TX · Hidalgo County
Carnival / Circus Permit Application
This application requests a permit for an organization planning to operate a carnival or circus, and identifies the event, organization, owners, location, and required supporting materials.
- 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 form is an application for a carnival or circus permit, which the text says is required to operate the business. Applicants provide organization, owner, property owner, and event location details, and the city lists a site plan, liability insurance, show and ride list, committee approval, and lease copy among the items required to obtain a permit.
Who needs it
An organization planning to operate a carnival or circus should use this application to provide event and ownership details and address the listed permit requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary; the applicant signs the application and is named in the acknowledgment taken before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Carnival / Circus Permit Application from the City of Donna.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the organization, owner, property owner, event location, and requested dates.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the acknowledgment section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application before a commissioned online notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed application and the listed supporting materials to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Donna. 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 carnival or circus permit application?
- Provide the requested organization, owner, property owner, and location details. Gather the listed site plan, insurance, show and ride list, committee approval, and lease copy for the permit application.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary naming the applicant. Sign before a commissioned online notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your completed form.
- What else does the form list as required for a permit?
- The city lists a site plan, liability insurance of $1,000,000, a list of shows, rides, and booths, approval by the city’s review committee, and a copy of the lease agreement.