Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Access Review application?

No. The application calls for the owner’s signature and, if different, the applicant’s signature, plus the date. It does not identify a notarized attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant, property, proposed access, parking, and contractor information if known, along with a scaled sketch showing the proposed access and relevant site details.

Does submitting the application approve the proposed access?

No. The application says construction is not approved until the city completes its review and the Department of General Services issues a written approval letter.

Albany, NY · Albany County

No notary required

Application for Right-of-Way Access Review

Property owners or applicants use this application to request City of Albany review of proposed access to a property from the right-of-way.

What this form is

This application requests a Department of General Services review of proposed right-of-way access; submitting it does not grant approval to construct the access. It asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed property uses, access and parking information, a scaled sketch, and contractor details if known. The owner must attach the non-refundable $50 application reviewing fee.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing access to a property from the right-of-way in Albany use this application for city review.

How to submit it

Submit the application and the non-refundable $50 application reviewing fee to the Department of General Services, One Conners Boulevard, Albany, New York 12204.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner and, if different, the applicant sign the application, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Right-of-Way Access Review application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, proposed access, parking, and contractor details if known; sign and date the application.
3
Gather the Sketch and Fee
Attach an accurate scaled sketch with the requested site details and the non-refundable $50 application reviewing fee.
4
Submit to the Department
Submit the application and fee to the Department of General Services, One Conners Boulevard, Albany, New York 12204.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Access Review application?: No. The application calls for the owner’s signature and, if different, the applicant’s signature, plus the date. It does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way Access Review application?: Submit the application with the non-refundable $50 application reviewing fee to the Department of General Services at One Conners Boulevard, Albany, New York 12204.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant, property, proposed access, parking, and contractor information if known, along with a scaled sketch showing the proposed access and relevant site details.
Does submitting the application approve the proposed access?: No. The application says construction is not approved until the city completes its review and the Department of General Services issues a written approval letter.

Need something notarized?

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