Monroe, CT · Fairfield County
Excavation and Filling Permit Application
Monroe property owners and applicants use this five-page application to request approval for excavation or filling work and provide project, property, and supporting information to the Planning and Zoning Department.
- 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
Use this application to seek a Monroe excavation or filling permit and describe the property, proposed earthwork, drainage measures, and related site conditions. The town asks applicants to submit signed forms with a project narrative, plans, reports, and other required materials for Commission review. Both the applicant and property owner must provide notarized signatures, or the owner may provide written notarized consent to submit the application.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking Monroe approval for excavation or filling work must complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes separate subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the applicant and owner; each must sign before a notary, unless the owner provides written notarized consent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Monroe’s five-page Excavation and Filling Permit Application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project and property information and prepare the required narrative, plans, and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicant and owner signatures, or the owner’s notarized consent.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the applicable jurat block during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the application’s submission instructions and provide the signed form and required materials to Monroe Planning and Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monroe. 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
- How do I get the excavation and filling application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant and owner sign their respective jurat blocks during the online notarization session.
- Do I need both the applicant’s and owner’s signatures notarized?
- Yes. The form says both applicant and owner notarized signatures are required. It also allows the owner to provide written, notarized consent to submit the application.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary for eligible documents. Check that the town will accept the notarized application and confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What materials does Monroe require with the application?
- The form calls for a supporting project narrative, plans, reports, an abutters list, and other materials depending on the project. It specifies eleven paper sets and one PDF CD for formal submission.