The venue often answers that before you do, and headcount does matter. California State Parks requires a special event permit and insurance above 25 people; Los Angeles County Parks requires a special events agreement above 100. Private rental contracts commonly require a certificate and additional insured status at any size. Where there is no venue requirement, the question is what happens if a guest is injured or the space is damaged, because a small event does not produce a small claim.
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Work back from the venue’s deadline rather than the insurer’s. California State Parks needs the certificate 60 days before the event and the application 45 days to six months ...
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Yes. The venue will want a certificate in your name and an endorsement naming it as an additional insured, because its contract makes you responsible for guest claims. Send ...

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