Fairfield, MT · Essex County

No notary required

Road Opening Application / Permit

This application is for people requesting permission to open a road in Fairfield and records the proposed work and permit conditions.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for a road opening in Fairfield. It asks for the applicant’s contact details, work location and purpose, opening dimensions, pavement type, and expected start and completion dates. The form lists permit conditions, fees, a cash bond, and a certificate of insurance, and includes spaces for municipal approvals and an inspector’s report.

Who needs it

Residents, businesses, or contractors requesting a road opening in Fairfield should complete this application.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for a certificate of insurance and cash bond, but no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Road Opening Application / Permit.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant and project details, including the opening location, purpose, dimensions, pavement type, and work dates.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Provide a certificate of insurance and cash bond; the form also refers to an attached trench restoration detail.

  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 Road Opening Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it calls for a certificate of insurance and cash bond, not a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Road Opening Application?
The form does not specify where to submit the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact details, the opening location and purpose, dimensions, pavement type, and proposed work dates. It also includes permit conditions and approval and inspection sections.
What attachments and fees does the form mention?
The form calls for a certificate of insurance and cash bond, and refers to an attached trench restoration detail. It lists a $25 residential or $75 commercial permit fee and a $25 inspection fee.

Need something notarized?

This Road Opening Application / Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fairfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.