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

No. The application has a signature line but no notary block, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?

The form says to make a written application to the Construction Official. It lists the township address as 134 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and contractor details, the opening location, roadway surface type, size and purpose, estimated start and completion dates, and an emergency contact.

What fees or deposits are listed on the form?

The form lists a $100 permit fee. For minor openings, it states that a $1,000 deposit is required and no bond is required; other deposit and bond requirements are also described.

Andover Township, MT · Sussex County

No notary required

Street Opening Permit Application

Andover Township’s Street Opening Permit Application is for applicants seeking permission to open a township street, highway, alley, or public place.

What this form is

Use this application to request a written permit before breaking, digging up, or excavating a street, highway, alley, or public place in Andover Township. It asks for applicant and contractor details, the opening’s location, surface type, size, purpose, estimated dates, and emergency contact. The applicant certifies they have read and will follow Chapter 155; the form also includes fee, deposit, and bond information.

Who needs it

A person seeking to open a township street, highway, alley, or public place must apply to the Construction Official for a written permit.

How to submit it

Submit a written application to the Construction Official at 134 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860. The form lists a $100 permit fee and states that deposits and bonds may also be required.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicant signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Street Opening Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and contractor details, opening location and size, purpose, estimated dates, and emergency contact information.
3
Review Deposit And Bond Requirements
Check the form’s Chapter 155 information for applicable deposit and bond requirements, including the rules for minor openings.
4
Submit To The Construction Official
Make a written application to the Construction Official at the township address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature line but no notary block, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?: The form says to make a written application to the Construction Official. It lists the township address as 134 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and contractor details, the opening location, roadway surface type, size and purpose, estimated start and completion dates, and an emergency contact.
What fees or deposits are listed on the form?: The form lists a $100 permit fee. For minor openings, it states that a $1,000 deposit is required and no bond is required; other deposit and bond requirements are also described.

Need something notarized?

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