Overton, TX · Rusk County
Carnival/Circus/Tent Show Permit Application
This application requests a permit for a carnival, circus, or tent show and is completed by the person or organization sponsoring the event.
What this form is
The City of Overton requires City Council approval for permits issued under Chapter 80 for a carnival, circus, or tent show. The application asks for event dates, sponsor and contact information, the event location, and a list of shows, rides, booths, and other attractions. It also requests an owner solvency and responsibility statement, bond or liability insurance proof, and the property owner's permission letter.
Who needs it
A person or organization sponsoring a carnival, circus, or tent show in Overton needs to request City Council approval using this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists an affidavit/statement attachment but does not say that the attachment must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Carnival/Circus/Tent Show Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the event dates, sponsor and contact details, location, and a list of shows, rides, booths, and other attractions.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Include the requested owner solvency and responsibility statement, proof of bond or liability insurance, and property owner permission letter.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Carnival/Circus/Tent Show Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, with no notary block. It lists an affidavit/statement as an attachment but does not say that attachment must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Carnival/Circus/Tent Show Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application request?
- It requests an affidavit or statement about the owner's solvency and responsibility, proof of bond or liability insurance, and a letter from the property owner granting permission to use the property.
- Does a carnival, circus, or tent show need City Council approval?
- The application says all permits issued under Chapter 80 for a carnival, circus, or tent show must be approved by City Council.
Need something notarized?
This Carnival/Circus/Tent Show Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.