Kaufman, TX · Kaufman County
Special Event Application
This six-page application lets an organization request approval to hold a special event in Kaufman and provide the event, safety, layout, and contact information the city needs.
- 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 asks about the event schedule, location, attendance, activities, vendors, traffic, and temporary structures, and requires an aerial layout map and an emergency plan. Kaufman requires a completed, signed application with attachments and fees at least 60 days before the event; late applications may be denied. The applicant also signs an indemnity agreement before a notary and agrees to the permit conditions.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a Kaufman special-event permit must complete this application, provide the required attachments and fee, and have its authorized applicant sign the indemnity.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnity page carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant named in the form signs the indemnity before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Event Application and review its instructions, required attachments, and payment information.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the event details and prepare the required aerial layout map, emergency plan, and any other applicable attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant's indemnity signature before signing that section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the indemnity as instructed during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed, notarized application, required attachments, and fee to Kaufman at least 60 days before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kaufman. 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 notarize the indemnity in this application?
- Complete the application and arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the indemnity as directed during the session, then include the notarized page with the application and required attachments.
- Do I need to submit an event layout map and emergency plan?
- Yes. The application says to submit an aerial map showing the event layout and an emergency plan with the application. Other attachments may also be required depending on the event activities.
- When must I file the special event application?
- Submit the signed application at least 60 days before the event. The form says applications received less than 60 days out may be denied, and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Can I complete the notarization remotely?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
Special Event Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.