Valdosta, GA · Lowndes County
Right of Way Work Permit Request
This request is for companies, contractors, or other applicants seeking city approval for work in a street right-of-way in Valdosta.
What this form is
Use this request to seek a Right of Way Work Permit for work in a street right-of-way, including driveway, trench, and valve box work. The form asks for company, requester, contractor, contact, and project location details, plus a complete work description. Include a drawing and, if applicable, a traffic plan; road or lane closures and lane shifts on major roads require a detour map.
Who needs it
Companies, contractors, and other applicants planning driveway or construction work within a street right-of-way need to request approval from the Engineering Department.
How to submit it
Bring the form and supporting documents to the Engineering Department on the second floor of the City Hall Annex Building, or email Lauren Hurley and copy Sherri Milligan at the addresses listed on the form.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form has no notary block and lists city approval and a date, not a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request
Download the Right of Way Work Permit Request PDF.
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Complete the Request
Provide company, requester, contractor, contact, project location, and work description details.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a drawing of the work and a traffic plan if applicable; include a detour map for the specified road or lane changes.
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Submit to the City
Bring the form and documents to the Engineering Department or email them to the contacts listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Work Permit Request?
- No. This request has no notary block. It lists city approval and a date, not a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Right of Way Work Permit Request?
- Bring the form and supporting documents to the Engineering Department on the second floor of the City Hall Annex Building, or email Lauren Hurley and copy Sherri Milligan.
- What should I include with the permit request?
- Provide a complete description of the work and a drawing. Include a traffic plan if applicable; requests involving road or lane closures or lane shifts on major roads must include a detour map.
- How long is an approved permit valid?
- The form says the permit is good for six months from the date the right-of-way number is issued. If work is not completed during that period, a new permit request is required.
Need something notarized?
This Right of Way Work Permit Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Valdosta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.