Ferndale, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Right-of-Way Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, or other applicants use this application to request permission for work in a Ferndale right-of-way.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for work in a right-of-way and records the work location, applicant and contractor details, type of work, estimated costs, and project dates. It also asks about restoration, plan review, and work details such as utility size, depth, and pole height. The form includes city requirements for restoring the right-of-way, protecting trees, and requesting inspections.

Who needs it

Applicants planning residential or commercial work in a Ferndale right-of-way can use this form to request a permit.

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 has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Right-of-Way Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the work location, applicant details, project information, and restoration details requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application.

  4. 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 is the Right-of-Way Permit Application for?
It requests a permit for right-of-way work and collects the work location, applicant details, project information, costs, dates, and restoration plans.
Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
No. This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way 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 Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.