Southfield, MI · Oakland County
Utility Permit Application
Utility companies and other applicants use this application to request a Southfield permit for utility work in a public right-of-way.
What this form is
The City of Southfield Engineering Department uses this application to review utility work proposed in public rights-of-way. Applicants identify the permit owner, describe the work, select a work classification, and provide required application materials and documentation. Application fees and required bonds must be submitted before a permit can be issued; the document also outlines bond requirements and city engineering specifications.
Who needs it
Utility companies, permit owners, or designated entities seeking approval for utility work in a public right-of-way need to submit this application.
How to submit it
Complete the submittal form and deliver it in person, by mail, or by email directly to an Engineering Department designee. The document lists the Engineering Department at 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, and identifies [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the application text does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Utility Permit Application PDF and review its instructions, requirements, and submittal form outline.
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Complete The Submittal Form
Provide the general information, work description, and additional application materials requested in the submittal form.
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Gather Required Materials
Include applicable attachments and documentation, and prepare the application fees and required bond.
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Submit To The City
Deliver the completed materials in person, by mail, or by email directly to an Engineering Department designee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Utility Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment. The signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Utility Permit Application?
- Deliver the completed submittal form in person, by mail, or by email directly to an Engineering Department designee. The document lists an address and an email contact.
- What information and materials does the application request?
- The submittal form covers general information, a description of the work, and additional application materials. The application also outlines documentation and bond requirements.
- When can the city issue a utility permit?
- The application states that all application fees and required bonds must be submitted to the city before a permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Utility Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.