Who applies for this Monroe County permit?

The owner of the facility, such as a utility company, must sign as the applicant. The form says contractors generally cannot sign as the applicant unless the County Superintendent permits it.

Do I need a notary for the Section 136 Highway Law permit?

No. The applicant signs and dates the permit; the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Section 136 Highway Law permit?

The form lists the Monroe County Department of Transportation address in Rochester and says to submit one copy of the fee worksheet with the application. It also directs applicants to use Form 6905P for advance work notification.

Monroe County, NY · Monroe County

No notary required

Permit Under Section 136 Highway Law

Utility companies apply to Monroe County for an annual permit to maintain or repair existing facilities within county highway rights-of-way.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Monroe County · Monroe County, Monroe County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: monroecounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This permit authorizes utility companies to perform annual maintenance or repairs on existing facilities within the Monroe County highway right-of-way. The form says to use it for existing facilities only and requires advance notice to the MCDOT Permit Office using the attached Form 6905P. It asks for the utility company’s details, work location and description, project name, and signature; the fee worksheet lists a $2,500 permit fee.

Who needs it

A utility company seeking to maintain or repair existing facilities within a Monroe County highway right-of-way needs this permit.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Monroe County Department of Transportation at 6100 City Place, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614-1231. It says to prepare and submit one copy of the fee worksheet with the application.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the permit, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Permit
Download the Section 136 Highway Law permit and its fee worksheet.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the utility company, mailing address, work location, project name, work description, and applicant details.
3
Prepare the Required Materials
Attach the referenced sketch or map and prepare one copy of the fee worksheet. Use Form 6905P for advance notice of work.
4
Submit to Monroe County
Submit the application and fee worksheet to the Monroe County Department of Transportation at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Section 136 Highway Law permit for?: It is for utility companies requesting permission to maintain or repair existing facilities within a Monroe County highway right-of-way. The permit is for existing facilities only.
Who applies for this Monroe County permit?: The owner of the facility, such as a utility company, must sign as the applicant. The form says contractors generally cannot sign as the applicant unless the County Superintendent permits it.
Do I need a notary for the Section 136 Highway Law permit?: No. The applicant signs and dates the permit; the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Section 136 Highway Law permit?: The form lists the Monroe County Department of Transportation address in Rochester and says to submit one copy of the fee worksheet with the application. It also directs applicants to use Form 6905P for advance work notification.

Need something notarized?

This Permit Under Section 136 Highway Law doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Monroe County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.