Hawthorne, MT · Passaic County
Road Opening Permit Application
Hawthorne’s Department of Public Works application is for applicants seeking permission to open a road for excavation or other described work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Hawthorne road opening permit and describe the proposed work. It asks for applicant and opening details, work dates, and a NJ1 Call Dig number, and requires a sketch acceptable to the Department. The form also lists permit terms and conditions, including restoration responsibilities and restrictions on openings in recently resurfaced streets.
Who needs it
Applicants planning road-opening work in Hawthorne must complete this application and provide a sketch of the proposed opening.
How to submit it
Bring the completed application and any fees to the DPW Office at 445 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Road Opening Permit Application from this page.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, opening, and proposed work details requested on the form.
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Prepare The Sketch
Provide a sketch of the proposed opening that is acceptable to the Department.
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Submit To The DPW Office
Bring the completed application and any fees to the DPW Office at 445 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Road Opening Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Road Opening Permit Application?
- Bring the completed application and any fees to the DPW Office at 445 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests applicant contact details, the opening location and size, a NJ1 Call Dig number, work dates, and a description of the work.
- Do I need to include a sketch?
- Yes. The application says the applicant must provide a sketch of the proposed opening that is acceptable to the Department.
Need something notarized?
This Road Opening Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hawthorne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.