Gloversville, NY · Fulton County
Street Opening Permit Application
Property owners, utilities, and other eligible applicants use this application to request permission to open a Gloversville street for work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a written permit before opening or digging up a street in Gloversville, or altering curbs, gutters, drainage lines, or other street works. It asks for the project location, permit class, work description and dates, applicant or contractor details, and a sketch with opening dimensions and nearby features. Applicants must also submit proof of liability insurance naming the city as supplemental insured.
Who needs it
Property owners, municipal corporations, public utilities, and other applicants authorized by the Director of Public Works need a permit before opening a street.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office for approval by the Director of Public Works. The document identifies the City Clerk’s Office and Department of Public Works but gives no mailing address or email.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the statement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Street Opening Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Enter the location, permit class, work description and dates, applicant or contractor details, and sign and date the statement.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a sketch with the required location and dimensions, and proof of liability insurance naming the city as supplemental insured.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office for approval by the Director of Public Works.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. It also requires proof of liability insurance, but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office for approval by the Director of Public Works. The form does not provide an address or email.
- What must accompany the application?
- Include a sketch showing the opening’s location and dimensions, nearby intersection and curb distances, and existing parking conditions. The document also requires proof of liability insurance naming the city as supplemental insured.
- How much is the street opening permit fee?
- The document lists a $100 fee for Class 1 openings of 100 square feet or less and a $500 fee for Class 2 openings of more than 100 square feet.
Need something notarized?
This Street Opening Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gloversville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.