Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it also identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?

Submit it to the Public Works Department at 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630. The form also lists Denise Isaak’s email and says permit payments must be by cash, check, or money order.

What information and supporting items does the application request?

It asks for project, contractor, and owner information, work dates, and excavation details. It also calls for project plans, a security bond, current insurance certificates, and a City business license.

How long is the permit valid?

The form says the permit is valid for 30 days from approval unless otherwise indicated. It also gives a 14-day completion period for driveway approach and sidewalk construction in a developed area after work starts.

Kerman, CA · Fresno County

No notary required

Encroachment Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a City of Kerman permit for work that encroaches on public streets or rights-of-way.

What this form is

This application requests a City of Kerman encroachment permit for proposed work such as utility installation, sidewalk or driveway construction, street paving, or street closures. It asks for the project location and cost, work type and dates, contractor and owner details, and supporting project and bond information. The form states that current insurance certificates and a City business license are required before the permit can be issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors planning the listed types of work in the public right-of-way can use this application to request a permit.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Public Works Department at 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630, or contact Denise Isaak at d [email protected]. The form says permits must be paid for in cash, check, or money order made out to the City of Kerman.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer agrees to indemnify the City, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application and review its project and supporting-document requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the project location and cost, work type and dates, and contractor and owner information.
3
Gather Supporting Items
Include the required project plans and security bond, and provide current insurance certificates and a City business license.
4
Submit To Public Works
Submit the application to the Public Works Department at the address shown on the form and pay by cash, check, or money order.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it also identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?: Submit it to the Public Works Department at 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630. The form also lists Denise Isaak’s email and says permit payments must be by cash, check, or money order.
What information and supporting items does the application request?: It asks for project, contractor, and owner information, work dates, and excavation details. It also calls for project plans, a security bond, current insurance certificates, and a City business license.
How long is the permit valid?: The form says the permit is valid for 30 days from approval unless otherwise indicated. It also gives a 14-day completion period for driveway approach and sidewalk construction in a developed area after work starts.

Need something notarized?

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