Washington, IL · Tazewell County
Right of Way Permit
Use this application to request a City of Washington permit for excavation or other work in the right of way; applicants provide project and contact information.
What this form is
This application requests a City of Washington permit for work in the right of way, including excavation. The applicant provides contact details, property owner and contractor information, the excavation location and purpose, and bond information if required. The application and appropriate fee must be filed with the Code Official at least 24 hours before new construction, or as soon as possible for repair or replacement work.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission for right-of-way work, including excavation, complete this form with property owner and contractor details.
How to submit it
File the completed application and appropriate fee with the City of Washington Code Official at least 24 hours before new construction, or as soon as possible for repair or replacement work. The form lists a required $10 fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Washington Right of Way Permit application.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, property owner, contractor, excavation location, and purpose information; provide bond details if required.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Prepare the appropriate fee. The form lists a required $10 fee and asks whether a required bond is posted with the City.
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Submit To The City
File the application and fee with the Code Official at least 24 hours before new construction, or as soon as possible for repair or replacement work.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Washington Right of Way Permit for?
- It is an application to request permission for work in the right of way, including excavation. It asks for applicant, property owner, contractor, location, and work-purpose details.
- When do I need to file this application?
- File it with the Code Official at least 24 hours before work for new construction. For repair or replacement work, the form says to file as soon as possible.
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Right of Way Permit?
- File the completed application and appropriate fee with the City of Washington Code Official. The form lists a $10 required fee.
Need something notarized?
This Right of Way Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.