Neenah, WI · Winnebago County
Sidewalk Café Application
This application requests a City of Neenah sidewalk café permit and is filed by a business or other applicant seeking to operate an outdoor dining area at a specified premises.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a new sidewalk café permit or report a change of ownership. It asks about the business, location, eligibility, insurance, and proposed café setup, and includes operating rules for furniture, lighting, sound, and service. The City reviews the application and may require related approvals; the permit is not issued until final inspections are complete.
Who needs it
A business or other applicant seeking a new Neenah sidewalk café permit, or reporting a change of ownership, must complete and file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the individual applicant or required business representatives must sign before the clerk or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Neenah Sidewalk Café Application.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter applicant and premises details, answer the eligibility questions, and review the operating conditions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed, notarized application with the City of Neenah and complete any required inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Neenah. 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 get the sidewalk café application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized form to the City of Neenah.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the required applicant or business representatives sign before the clerk or notary public.
- Can a Wisconsin signer use online notarization for this form?
- Wisconsin authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Wis. Stat. §140.145. Ask the City whether it accepts a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Who must sign the application?
- The form says individual applicants, each partnership member, corporate officers, and LLC members must sign, as applicable.