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

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer signs and dates the form.

How do I submit the Right-of-Way Application?

The form names the City of St. Joseph Engineering Department at 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. It says the application must be filled out before review.

What attachments does the application require?

The form lists a certificate of liability insurance, a sketch of the plan, a quote authorized by the owner or a cost estimate, and a license and permit bond or cash equivalent.

When must I obtain the right-of-way permit?

The form says a permit is required 48 hours in advance of work unless an emergency exists. It also says work cannot start until proper traffic control devices are in place.

St. Joseph, MI · Berrien County

No notary required

Right-of-Way Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request permission for construction, use, or maintenance activities within the City of St. Joseph right-of-way.

What this form is

The application requests a right-of-way permit for work in the City of St. Joseph right-of-way; if approved, the form becomes the permit for the described work. The form asks for applicant and owner contact details, the work location and description, construction cost, and proposed dates. Applicants must provide insurance documentation, a work sketch, and a cost estimate or owner-authorized quote, along with a bond or cash equivalent.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors planning construction, use, or maintenance within the City of St. Joseph right-of-way need to apply.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City of St. Joseph Engineering Department at 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085, with phone and fax contact details. It says the completed application must be filled out before review and that a permit is required 48 hours before work unless an emergency exists.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Right-of-Way Application and Permit Form.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and owner details, work address and description, construction cost, proposed dates, and signature.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed insurance certificate, work sketch, authorized quote or cost estimate, and bond or cash equivalent.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City of St. Joseph Engineering Department at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way Application?: The form names the City of St. Joseph Engineering Department at 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. It says the application must be filled out before review.
What attachments does the application require?: The form lists a certificate of liability insurance, a sketch of the plan, a quote authorized by the owner or a cost estimate, and a license and permit bond or cash equivalent.
When must I obtain the right-of-way permit?: The form says a permit is required 48 hours in advance of work unless an emergency exists. It also says work cannot start until proper traffic control devices are in place.

Need something notarized?

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