Ramsey, NJ · Bergen County
Road Opening Permit Application
This application is for applicants seeking permission to open a road in Ramsey, with a sworn hold-harmless agreement for the contractor performing the work.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form collects applicant and property-owner details, the opening location and purpose, work dates, and restoration information for a proposed road opening. Ramsey requires the application to include drawings, insurance certificates, a signed hold-harmless agreement, cost and schedule estimates, and the applicable fee; the permit must be approved by the Police Department, Supervisor of Roads, and Borough Engineer. The contractor’s hold-harmless agreement includes a signature sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Applicants planning road-opening work in Ramsey, other than a utility corporation, complete the application and provide the required attachments, including the contractor’s hold-harmless agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The hold-harmless agreement has a “Signed and sworn to before me” jurat; the contractor’s authorized representative signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download Ramsey’s Road Opening Permit Application and review the included hold-harmless agreement.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the applicant, owner, opening, work, restoration, and schedule details, and prepare the attachments listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the contractor’s authorized representative who will sign the hold-harmless agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
The authorized representative signs and swears to the agreement before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To Ramsey
Submit the application, notarized agreement, required attachments, and fee to the Borough of Ramsey.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ramsey. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the contractor’s hold-harmless agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and have the contractor’s authorized representative sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized agreement with the permit application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the hold-harmless agreement, not the application section. The contractor’s authorized representative signs and swears to the agreement before a notary.
- Can I notarize the agreement online in New Jersey?
- Yes. New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. An act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What attachments does Ramsey require with this application?
- The form lists drawings, insurance certificates, the hold-harmless agreement, estimates of work cost and dates, and the applicable fee. It also requires approval by the Police Department, Supervisor of Roads, and Borough Engineer; confirm with the municipality if unsure.