Clifton, MT · Passaic County

No notary required

Right-of-Way Permit Application

This application requests permission to open a roadway or sidewalk in Clifton and is completed by the applicant and licensed contractor doing the work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit to open a roadway or sidewalk in Clifton for the purpose described on the form. It asks for the work location, schedule, dimensions, applicant and contractor details, and surety and insurance information. The form also includes a hold harmless agreement and permit bond, and states that a licensed contractor must provide an appropriate bond and that additional permits may apply.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking to open a Clifton roadway or sidewalk, including the licensed contractor responsible for the work, 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 document is signed without a notary; it includes bond and insurance requirements, but does not state that either requires notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Right-of-Way Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the work location, purpose, schedule, dimensions, and applicant and contractor information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Information

    Provide the surety bond and insurance information described on the form.

  4. 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 Right-of-Way Permit Application?
No. The form provides signature and date fields but no notary block. It requires bond and insurance information, without saying those materials must be notarized.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the work location, purpose, dates, opening dimensions, applicant and contractor details, and information about surety and insurance.
What must applicants do before starting work?
The form says to notify New Jersey One Call before permit issuance and to contact the Clifton Police Department Traffic Division before work starts.

Need something notarized?

This Right-of-Way Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clifton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.