What does the Road Opening Permit Application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property details, excavation dimensions and purpose, street location, planned dates, a location sketch, and any special conditions.

What fees and escrow does the form list?

The form lists an $80 application fee and a $1,000 escrow. It states that the escrow may be cash, check, or an acceptable surety bond with a liability insurance certificate.

Do I need a notary for the Road Opening Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The attached W-9 has a certification under penalties of perjury that the signer signs and dates.

How do I submit the Road Opening Permit Application?

The Borough code says applications are made to the Borough Clerk. Follow the form's fee and escrow instructions; it does not provide a submission address or email.

South River, MT · Middlesex County

No notary required

Road Opening Permit Application

South River applicants use this application to request a permit for excavating a Borough street or right-of-way and provide project details.

What this form is

The application requests details about the excavation, including its location, dimensions, purpose, property served, work dates, and any special conditions. It includes a sketch area and asks the applicant to sign and date the form. The document lists an $80 application fee and a $1,000 escrow, and the Borough code says applications are made to the Borough Clerk with a detailed location plan and construction drawings when applicable.

Who needs it

A person or business planning excavation in a Borough-owned street or right-of-way needs to apply for a written permit before starting work.

How to submit it

The Borough code says applications are made to the Borough Clerk. The form lists an $80 application fee and a $1,000 escrow, with payment and surety options stated on the form.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its attached W-9 includes a certification under penalties of perjury, which the signer signs and dates.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Road Opening Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant, excavation, location, purpose, and schedule details; add the requested sketch and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include a detailed location plan and construction drawings when applicable, as stated in the Borough code.
4
Submit To The Borough Clerk
Submit the application to the Borough Clerk and follow the form's instructions for the application fee and escrow.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Road Opening Permit Application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property details, excavation dimensions and purpose, street location, planned dates, a location sketch, and any special conditions.
What fees and escrow does the form list?: The form lists an $80 application fee and a $1,000 escrow. It states that the escrow may be cash, check, or an acceptable surety bond with a liability insurance certificate.
Do I need a notary for the Road Opening Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The attached W-9 has a certification under penalties of perjury that the signer signs and dates.
How do I submit the Road Opening Permit Application?: The Borough code says applications are made to the Borough Clerk. Follow the form's fee and escrow instructions; it does not provide a submission address or email.

Need something notarized?

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