Ovilla, TX · Ellis County
Special Event Permit Application
A sworn application anyone hosting a special event on public or private property in Ovilla must file with the City Secretary, signed before a notary public.
- 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 City of Ovilla requires organizers of special events, such as parades, runs, or gatherings using public property, to obtain a permit in advance. The ordinance requires the application to be signed by the applicant and sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, meaning a notary public must witness the signature before it is submitted.
Who needs it
Anyone organizing a special event, parade, run, or public gathering in the City of Ovilla that requires use of public property or city services.
Why it needs a notary
The ordinance states the application 'must be signed by the applicant and sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths (Notary Public),' with a jurat block for the notary's signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Special Event Permit Application from the City of Ovilla website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Describe the event, route, and area to be used on public property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the jurat in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and required documents to the City Secretary's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ovilla. 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
- Do I need my Ovilla special event permit notarized?
- Yes. City ordinance requires the application to be signed by the applicant and sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public.
- How do I get the special event application notarized online?
- Upload your completed application, verify your identity, and sign the jurat during a live video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Who submits the Ovilla special event application?
- The applicant submits it, along with accompanying documents, to the City Secretary's Office at 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road.
- Do I need this permit for an event on private property?
- The application covers events using public property, streets, or parade routes; check with the city if unsure whether your event qualifies.
- Can a commissioned online notary handle this form?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the City Secretary if unsure.