Van Buren County, MI · Van Buren County
Application for Utility to Cross or Parallel a County Drain
Utility companies or their representatives use this application to request permission to cross or parallel a county drain in Van Buren County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Van Buren County · Van Buren County, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- vanburencountymi.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Utility companies or their representatives use this application to request permission to cross or parallel a county drain in Van Buren County. It asks for applicant and company details, the drain name, activity and location, and whether construction plans or other materials are attached. The permit terms also describe construction requirements, insurance, and responsibilities for costs and future drain work.
Who needs it
A utility company or its representative planning work that crosses or parallels a county drain in Van Buren County needs this application.
How to submit it
Send the completed application and detailed plan or sketch to the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner’s Office, 219 E. Paw Paw Street, Suite 301, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079. Proof of contractor liability insurance must be filed before permit issuance.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no sworn or notarized attachment, though it requires construction plans and proof of contractor liability insurance before permit issuance.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the utility crossing or paralleling application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the drain name, applicant details, proposed activity, location, and signature and date.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include a detailed plan or sketch and file proof of contractor liability insurance before permit issuance.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the application and plan or sketch to the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner’s Office at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this utility drain application?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. It requests no sworn or notarized attachment, but requires construction plans and proof of contractor liability insurance before permit issuance.
- How do I submit the utility drain application?
- Send the completed application and detailed plan or sketch to the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner’s Office at 219 E. Paw Paw Street, Suite 301, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079. File proof of contractor liability insurance before permit issuance.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the drain name, applicant and company details, activity description, location, and any construction plans or other attachments.
- What attachments are required?
- The permit terms require a detailed plan or sketch outlining the proposed activity. Proof of contractor liability insurance must also be filed with the Drain Commissioner’s Office before the permit is issued.