What does the event participation release do?

It records the participant’s acknowledgment of potential hazards and acceptance of event-related risks, and releases the City of Fairfax and event sponsors from certain claims, subject to the agreement’s stated exceptions.

Who signs the agreement?

The participant signs and dates the agreement. It also says a parent or legal guardian applies when relevant.

Do I need a notary for the event participation release?

No. This agreement is signed without a notary; the participant, and a parent or legal guardian if applicable, signs and dates it.

Fairfax, VA · City of Fairfax

No notary required

Release and Indemnification for Event Participation

Event participants use this release and indemnification agreement to acknowledge activity risks and release the City of Fairfax and event sponsors from certain claims.

What this form is

This agreement records a participant’s acknowledgment of potential hazards and acceptance of risks associated with an event. Before engaging in the physical activity, the participant agrees to release the City of Fairfax, event partners, sponsors, volunteers, and their representatives from certain claims, with stated exceptions. The participant signs and dates the agreement; a parent or legal guardian may also be applicable.

Who needs it

A person participating in the event should complete and sign this agreement, with a parent or legal guardian if applicable.

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 agreement is signed without a notary; the participant (and parent or legal guardian, if applicable) signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Agreement
Download the Release and Indemnification for Event Participation form.
2
Read The Release
Read the agreement’s information about event hazards, assumed risks, and released claims.
3
Complete And Sign
The participant signs and dates the agreement; a parent or legal guardian may apply.
4
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

What does the event participation release do?: It records the participant’s acknowledgment of potential hazards and acceptance of event-related risks, and releases the City of Fairfax and event sponsors from certain claims, subject to the agreement’s stated exceptions.
Who signs the agreement?: The participant signs and dates the agreement. It also says a parent or legal guardian applies when relevant.
Do I need a notary for the event participation release?: No. This agreement is signed without a notary; the participant, and a parent or legal guardian if applicable, signs and dates it.
How do I submit the event participation release?: The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Release and Indemnification for Event Participation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fairfax form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.