Do I need a notary for the excavation permit?

No. The permit has applicant and city signature fields but no notary block; the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the excavation permit?

File the application at the office of the City Engineer, Department of Engineering, 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150. The Engineering Department determines the permit fee.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and company details, the work location and type, excavation dimensions, a contractor's or plumber's license number, and planned start and completion dates.

What does the accompanying code text say about eligibility?

It says applicants must meet licensing and insurance requirements or, if they are the property owner of record, provide evidence of homeowner's insurance coverage for the work.

Tonawanda, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Permit to Excavate or Open Cut on City Property

Contractors, plumbers, or property owners apply for permission to excavate or open cut on City of Tonawanda property using this permit.

What this form is

Use this application before altering, excavating, or cutting pavement, curbs, or sidewalks on city property. It asks for the applicant and company details, work location and type, excavation dimensions, license number, and planned start and completion dates. The form also includes work requirements and signature fields; its accompanying code text describes eligibility, insurance, and an agreement to hold the city harmless.

Who needs it

A contractor, plumber, or property owner planning excavation or other covered work on City of Tonawanda property needs to apply.

How to submit it

File the application in the office of the City Engineer, Department of Engineering, at 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150. The application text says the Engineering Department determines the permit fee, payable at application.

About notarization

This permit is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Permit
Download the Permit to Excavate or Open Cut on City Property.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the applicant and company details, work location and type, excavation dimensions, license number, and planned dates.
3
Gather Required Documents
The accompanying code text describes license and insurance requirements and an agreement to hold the city harmless.
4
Submit To The City
File the application at the office of the City Engineer, Department of Engineering, 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the excavation permit?: No. The permit has applicant and city signature fields but no notary block; the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the excavation permit?: File the application at the office of the City Engineer, Department of Engineering, 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150. The Engineering Department determines the permit fee.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and company details, the work location and type, excavation dimensions, a contractor's or plumber's license number, and planned start and completion dates.
What does the accompanying code text say about eligibility?: It says applicants must meet licensing and insurance requirements or, if they are the property owner of record, provide evidence of homeowner's insurance coverage for the work.

Need something notarized?

This Permit to Excavate or Open Cut on City Property doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Tonawanda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.