Paris, TX · Lamar County
Special Event Permit Application
A sworn application anyone managing or supervising a special event in Paris must file to close streets, use city property, or hold a public gathering.
- 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
Organizers who want to hold a special event within Paris — closing streets, using city property, or hosting a public gathering — must complete this sworn application through the City Clerk's office. It requires the applicant's signature, insurance information naming the city as additional insured, and is titled a sworn application throughout its twelve pages.
Who needs it
Anyone with management or supervisory responsibility for a special event seeking a City of Paris special event permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form is titled a Sworn Application and its text repeatedly references being sworn to and subscribed before a notary, so the signed application must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Special Event Permit Application from the City of Paris website.
- 2
Complete All Sections
Fill in applicant, organization, and event details across the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn application live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized packet and insurance documents to the Paris City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paris. 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
- Does Paris require the special event application to be notarized?
- Yes, the application is titled a sworn application and must be signed before a notary as part of the submission packet.
- Do I need to visit an office to notarize this form?
- No, a commissioned online notary can witness your signature over video from anywhere.
- How do I notarize my special event application online?
- Download the packet, complete every section, then book an online notary to sign it live on video.
- Is an online notarization accepted for city applications in Texas?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 and recognizes acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries.
- What if I'm not sure this is the current version of the form?
- Check with the Paris City Clerk's office if unsure the packet you downloaded is current.