What information does the Soil Moving Permit application request?

It asks for applicant and owner details, property block and lot, the soil-moving location and purpose, estimated excavation and fill quantities, and information about trees and drainage.

Do I need a notary for the Soil Moving Permit application?

No. The application calls for the applicant or owner to sign and date it, without a notary; it also requests a sketch or topographical map showing grades and drainage patterns.

How do I submit the Soil Moving Permit application?

Submit it to the Borough of Paramus Building Department at 1 Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652. The form also lists phone, fax, and email contacts.

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Soil Moving Permit

Property owners or applicants use this application to request permission to move soil and provide details about the work, drainage, and affected trees.

What this form is

The Soil Moving Permit application collects applicant and owner information, the property block and lot, where soil will be moved, the purpose, and estimated excavation and fill quantities. It asks about effects on larger trees and drainage, and requires a sketch or topographical map showing existing and proposed grades and drainage patterns. The applicant or owner certifies the information and signs and dates the application.

Who needs it

Applicants or property owners planning soil movement in Paramus can use this form to provide the requested project and property details.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Borough of Paramus Building Department, 1 Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652. The form lists phone, fax, and email contacts.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach a sketch or topographical map showing existing and proposed grades and drainage patterns.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Soil Moving Permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and owner details, property information, soil-moving purpose and quantities, and answers about trees and drainage.
3
Gather The Requested Attachment
Attach a sketch or topographical map showing existing and proposed grades and drainage patterns.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Borough of Paramus Building Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Soil Moving Permit application request?: It asks for applicant and owner details, property block and lot, the soil-moving location and purpose, estimated excavation and fill quantities, and information about trees and drainage.
What should I attach to the Soil Moving Permit application?: Attach a sketch or topographical map showing existing and proposed grades and drainage patterns, as the form instructs.
Do I need a notary for the Soil Moving Permit application?: No. The application calls for the applicant or owner to sign and date it, without a notary; it also requests a sketch or topographical map showing grades and drainage patterns.
How do I submit the Soil Moving Permit application?: Submit it to the Borough of Paramus Building Department at 1 Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652. The form also lists phone, fax, and email contacts.

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This Soil Moving Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Paramus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.