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 from the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner to cross or parallel a county drain.
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
This application requests a permit to place or use a utility within a county drain right-of-way or easement. The applicant describes the proposed activity and location, provides company and representative details, and agrees to the Drain Commissioner’s rules and permit conditions. Include a detailed plan or sketch; contractor liability insurance proof must be filed before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
A utility company or its representative planning work that crosses or parallels a Van Buren County drain needs to submit 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. File proof of contractor liability insurance with the office before permit issuance.
About notarization
This application and permit are signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the utility application and permit for work crossing or paralleling a county drain.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the drain name, applicant details, activity description, location, and signature and date.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include a detailed plan or sketch; file proof of contractor liability insurance with the office 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 the utility drain permit application?
- No. The application and permit are signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the utility drain permit 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 contractor liability insurance proof before permit issuance.
- What should accompany the application?
- The permit rules 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 permit issuance.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the drain name, applicant and company details, representative role, activity description, and location. The applicant must sign and date the agreement to follow the office’s rules and specifications.