What work does this application cover?

It requests permission to excavate or occupy the public right-of-way. The application lists utility work, excavation or opening, and sidewalk or apron work.

What must I submit with the application?

The form lists a refundable performance guarantee, a certificate of insurance naming the Village as additional insured, an activity schedule, and a traffic control plan. Driveway projects also require a plat of survey.

Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting documents but does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

Hampshire, IL · Kane County

No notary required

Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Application

Contractors, firms, or homeowners use this application to request permission to excavate or occupy Hampshire’s public right-of-way for utility or other listed work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for work that excavates or occupies the public right-of-way in Hampshire. It asks for the work location, contractor and emergency contact details, work description, affected areas and surfaces, installation method, and traffic control information. Submit a drawing or plans, plus the listed supporting items; projects impacting driveways also require a plat of survey.

Who needs it

A contractor, firm, or homeowner requesting permission to excavate or occupy Hampshire’s public right-of-way needs to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting documents but does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Describe the work, location, contacts, affected areas, installation method, and traffic control.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed performance guarantee, insurance certificate, activity schedule, and traffic control plan; driveway projects require a plat of survey.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What work does this application cover?: It requests permission to excavate or occupy the public right-of-way. The application lists utility work, excavation or opening, and sidewalk or apron work.
What must I submit with the application?: The form lists a refundable performance guarantee, a certificate of insurance naming the Village as additional insured, an activity schedule, and a traffic control plan. Driveway projects also require a plat of survey.
Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting documents but does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.