How do I submit the County Road Petition?

Submit it to the Planning & GIS Department at the address on the form or email planningcomments@cascadecountymt.gov. The form lists a $500 non-refundable application fee.

What information does the petition ask for?

It asks for the road name and description, affected property owners and consent information, reasons for the request, freeholder signatures, and supporting maps, plats, surveys, or other documents.

Who must sign the petition?

The petition requires signatures from at least ten, or a majority, of the freeholders of a road district taxable for road purposes.

Cascade County, MT · Cascade County

No notary required

Petition to Establish, Alter or Abandon a County Road or Right-of-Way

Cascade County property owners use this petition to request establishing, altering, or abandoning a county road or right-of-way.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cascade County · Cascade County, Cascade County, Montana
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cascadecountymt.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This petition asks the Board of County Commissioners to establish, alter, or abandon a county road or right-of-way. Petitioners provide the road name and description, explain the request, list affected property owners and consent information, and include supporting maps or related documents. The petition requires signatures from at least ten or a majority of the qualifying freeholders in the road district, and the document lists a $500 non-refundable application fee.

Who needs it

Freeholders seeking to establish, alter, or abandon a county road or right-of-way submit the petition to the Board of County Commissioners.

How to submit it

Submit the completed petition to the Planning & GIS Department, 121 4th St N, Ste 2H/I, Great Falls, MT 59401; email [email protected]. The form lists a $500 non-refundable application fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; petitioners and property owners sign and date their respective sections.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the petition and review its instructions and required information.
2
Complete the Petition
Select the requested action, describe the road or right-of-way, provide owner and consent details, explain the reasons, and obtain the required freeholder signatures.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include necessary maps, plats, surveys, or other documents that may help the Board evaluate the petition.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the petition to the Planning & GIS Department using the address or email shown on the form; the form lists a $500 non-refundable application fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the County Road Petition?: No. This document is signed without a notary; petitioners and property owners sign and date their respective sections.
How do I submit the County Road Petition?: Submit it to the Planning & GIS Department at the address on the form or email [email protected]. The form lists a $500 non-refundable application fee.
What information does the petition ask for?: It asks for the road name and description, affected property owners and consent information, reasons for the request, freeholder signatures, and supporting maps, plats, surveys, or other documents.
Who must sign the petition?: The petition requires signatures from at least ten, or a majority, of the freeholders of a road district taxable for road purposes.

Need something notarized?

This Petition to Establish, Alter or Abandon a County Road or Right-of-Way doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cascade County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.