Deerfield, NY · Oneida County
Road Excavation Permit
The Road Excavation Permit application is for owners or contractors seeking permission to excavate within the Town of Deerfield highway right of way.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission for shoulder excavation, boring under pavement, or open-cut work within the Town of Deerfield highway right of way. It asks for the road name, tax map reference, work description, and owner and contractor details, and includes conditions for traffic safety, restoration, inspections, and insurance. The application also calls for a work-area diagram and an insurance certificate.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors planning excavation within the Town of Deerfield highway right of way need to complete this application and agree to its permit conditions.
How to submit it
The form names the Highway Superintendent and lists the Town of Deerfield at 6892 State Route 8, Deerfield, NY 13502. It states a $50 permit fee and requires an insurance certificate with the application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach a work-area sketch and insurance certificate, with no notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Road Excavation Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the road, tax map, work, owner, and contractor details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Attachments
Include the required insurance certificate and a work-area diagram; show tree trimming or removal on the sketch if applicable.
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Submit To The Town
The form names the Highway Superintendent and lists the Town of Deerfield at 6892 State Route 8, Deerfield, NY 13502; the permit fee is $50.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Road Excavation Permit?
- No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. Attach the requested work-area sketch and insurance certificate; neither is identified as requiring notarization.
- How do I submit the Road Excavation Permit?
- The form names the Highway Superintendent and lists the Town of Deerfield at 6892 State Route 8, Deerfield, NY 13502. It also states a $50 permit fee.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the road name, tax map reference, work description, owner and contractor names and addresses, and a work-area diagram.
- What attachments are required?
- The application says to attach a sketch showing tree trimming or removal, if applicable, and says a certificate confirming workers’ compensation and liability insurance will accompany the application.