Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Homeowner Permit?

No. The permit is signed and dated without a notary. It does require Police Department approval and signatures from the designated officials.

What supporting information does the application require?

The form requires a Certificate of Insurance naming the Borough as additional insured and a New Jersey One-Call confirmation number. It also requires Police Department approval.

When can the $600 escrow be refunded?

The form says the escrow is refunded after inspection and approval by the Superintendent of Public Works, within 90 days of completion, if the street is paved to satisfaction.

Lake Como, MT · Monmouth County

No notary required

Street Opening – Homeowner Permit

Homeowners use this permit application to request approval for street opening work and provide project, contractor, insurance, and utility-notice details.

What this form is

This application requests a permit to open a street in Lake Como and records the location, purpose, opening size, proposed construction date, road surface, and contractor details. Applicants must obtain Police Department approval, provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting the stated coverage requirements, and include a New Jersey One-Call confirmation number. The form also describes a $600 escrow refund condition for certain street repairs.

Who needs it

A homeowner requesting permission to open a street in Lake Como must complete this application and provide the required approvals and supporting information.

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 permit is signed and dated without a notary; it requires Police Department approval and signatures from the Chief of Police or designee and a Public Works Department or Borough official.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Permit
Download the Street Opening – Homeowner Permit application.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the street address, project purpose, opening size, construction date, road surface, and contractor information.
3
Gather Required Documents
Provide the required Certificate of Insurance and New Jersey One-Call confirmation number, and obtain Police Department approval.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application 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 Street Opening Homeowner Permit?: No. The permit is signed and dated without a notary. It does require Police Department approval and signatures from the designated officials.
How do I submit the Street Opening Homeowner Permit?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What supporting information does the application require?: The form requires a Certificate of Insurance naming the Borough as additional insured and a New Jersey One-Call confirmation number. It also requires Police Department approval.
When can the $600 escrow be refunded?: The form says the escrow is refunded after inspection and approval by the Superintendent of Public Works, within 90 days of completion, if the street is paved to satisfaction.

Need something notarized?

This Street Opening – Homeowner Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lake Como form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.