San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Encroachment Permit Application
San Mateo County applicants use this application to request permission for work that excavates, constructs, or otherwise encroaches on a county road right-of-way.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of San Mateo County · San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- smcgov.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request permission to excavate, construct, or otherwise encroach on a San Mateo County road right-of-way. It asks for the activity location and description, proposed dates, applicant contact information, and a USA Inquiry ID number. Attach a site plan and construction details. Applicants agree to follow county requirements and maintain property damage and liability insurance.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking permission to excavate, construct, or otherwise encroach on a San Mateo County road right-of-way should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Department of Public Works, Road Operations - Permits, at 455 County Center, 2/Fl., Redwood City, CA 94063, and lists (650) 363-1822. It does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if applicable, obtain a USA Inquiry ID and call the USA Regional Notification Center at least two days before excavation.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Describe the proposed activity and location, provide applicant information, and enter the proposed dates and USA Inquiry ID number.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a site plan and details of construction.
- 4
Submit to the County
Use the Department of Public Works, Road Operations - Permits contact information listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Encroachment Permit Application for?
- It requests county permission to excavate, construct, or otherwise encroach on a San Mateo County road right-of-way.
- What should I include with the application?
- Describe the location and proposed activity, provide the requested applicant details and proposed dates, and attach a site plan and construction details.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. If applicable, obtain a USA Inquiry ID and call the USA Regional Notification Center at least two days before excavation.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- The form lists the Department of Public Works, Road Operations - Permits, at 455 County Center, 2/Fl., Redwood City, CA 94063. It does not state a submission method.