Columbus, MT · Stillwater County

No notary required

Excavation – Construction Permit

This permit application requests City of Columbus authorization for contractors to excavate or construct at a specified address.

What this form is

Contractors use this application to request authorization for excavation or construction at a listed address in Columbus. The form asks for the project location and description, contractor contact details, and signatures. It states that the City must approve required bond and insurance documentation before issuing a permit, and includes conditions for utility notification, inspections, and backfill.

Who needs it

A contractor or company seeking City of Columbus authorization to excavate or construct at a specified address needs this permit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This permit has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Excavation – Construction Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the work address, project description, contractor details, and required signatures and dates.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Prepare the required excavation bond and certificate of public liability insurance for City approval.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Excavation – Construction Permit?
No. The permit has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Excavation – Construction Permit?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the permit application request?
It asks for the work address and project description, contractor or company contact details, and signatures and dates.
What supporting documents does the permit require?
The form requires an excavation bond and a certificate of public liability insurance. It says the City must approve the required bond and insurance documentation before issuing a permit.

Need something notarized?

This Excavation – Construction Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.