Damascus, VA · Washington County

No notary required

Special Events Permit Application

Event organizers use this application to request a permit for a special event in the Town of Damascus and provide event plans and details.

What this form is

The application begins the Town of Damascus review process for a proposed special event. Applicants provide contact and event information, an event layout map, vendor counts, and details about sound, closures, waste, restrooms, and security; the form also lists insurance and vendor licensing conditions. Return the completed application with the non-refundable $25 fee; applications are not processed until all sections are complete and the fee is paid.

Who needs it

An organizer planning a special event in Damascus should complete this application and provide the event information and plans it requests.

How to submit it

Return the completed application to Town Hall at 208 W Laurel Ave, PO Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236. A non-refundable $25 application fee is due at submission.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Special Events Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Answer all sections with applicant and event details, plans, vendor counts, and requested information.

  3. 3

    Gather Event Materials

    Prepare the event layout map and any certificate of insurance required by the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To Town Hall

    Return the completed application to Town Hall with the non-refundable $25 fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Events Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Special Events Permit Application?
Return the completed application to Town Hall at 208 W Laurel Ave, PO Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236, with the non-refundable $25 fee.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and event details, an event layout map, vendor counts, and plans for waste, restrooms, security, and perimeter control.
What attachments or additional information are required?
The application requests an event layout map. It also says a certificate of insurance is required for events on public property or involving alcohol.

Need something notarized?

This Special Events Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Damascus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.