Do I need a notary for the Road Access Permit Application?

No. The application does not require notarization; the applicant signs it. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks about the property, proposed access location, intended use, project schedule, property owner, and contractor if any. Include a sketch of the proposed project.

Can I begin work after submitting the application?

No. The document says the application is not a permit. Work cannot start until a Gallatin County access permit has been issued and signed by a Road and Bridge Department representative.

Gallatin County, MT · Gallatin County

No notary required

Road Access Permit Application

Property owners and other applicants use this application to request permission for a driveway, road approach, or other structure in a county road right-of-way.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Gallatin County requires an access permit before anyone places a driveway, road approach, or other structure in a county road right-of-way. The application asks about the property, proposed access location and project schedule, and the applicant and contractor; it also requires a sketch. Include the zoning information form if applicable and the $125 application fee. This application is not the permit, and work cannot start before a permit is issued and signed.

Who needs it

Anyone proposing a driveway, road approach, or other structure in a Gallatin County road right-of-way must apply for an access permit.

How to submit it

Return the completed, signed application, $125 fee, and required documents to Gallatin County Road and Bridge Department, 205 Baxter Lane West, Bozeman, MT 59718.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Gallatin County Road Access Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete and Sign
Fill in the property, access, project, owner, and contractor information, then sign the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include a project sketch and, if the property is in a zoning district, the completed Property Information Request Form.
4
Submit to the County
Return the signed application, required documents, and $125 fee to Gallatin County Road and Bridge Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Road Access Permit Application?: No. The application does not require notarization; the applicant signs it. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Road Access Permit Application?: Return the completed, signed application, $125 fee, and required documents to Gallatin County Road and Bridge Department, 205 Baxter Lane West, Bozeman, MT 59718.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks about the property, proposed access location, intended use, project schedule, property owner, and contractor if any. Include a sketch of the proposed project.
Can I begin work after submitting the application?: No. The document says the application is not a permit. Work cannot start until a Gallatin County access permit has been issued and signed by a Road and Bridge Department representative.

Need something notarized?

This Road Access Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Gallatin County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.