Hopewell Borough, MT · Mercer County
Street Opening Permit Application
This application is for applicants seeking a Hopewell Borough permit to excavate in the public right-of-way or perform other listed street-opening work.
What this form is
The application requests a street opening permit for work in the public right-of-way, including excavation and driveway or curb construction. It asks for applicant and contractor details, the work location and description, dates, block and lot, road class, and opening type. Applicants must attach a sketch and provide proof of insurance; the form also says to notify the Engineer’s Office 48 hours before work starts.
Who needs it
Applicants planning street-opening work in Hopewell Borough, such as right-of-way excavation or driveway and curb construction, use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to provide insurance proof to the Municipal Clerk and notify the Engineer’s Office 48 hours before work starts.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach a sketch and provide insurance certificates, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Street Opening Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and contractor details, work location and description, dates, block and lot, and the applicable road class and opening type.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a sketch and provide the insurance certificates described on the form.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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Notify The Engineer’s Office
Notify the Engineer’s Office 48 hours before starting any work, as directed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; attach a sketch and provide insurance certificates as stated on the form.
- Who uses this street opening permit application?
- Applicants seeking a Hopewell Borough permit for work such as public right-of-way excavation or driveway and curb construction use this application.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Municipal Clerk and Engineer’s Office for related requirements.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form asks applicants to attach a sketch and says proof of insurance must be furnished to the Municipal Clerk before a permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Street Opening Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hopewell Borough form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.