Patterson, NY · Putnam County
Highway Work Permit
The Highway Work Permit application is for property owners, applicants, or contractors seeking approval for driveway or other work affecting a town highway.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for driveway openings, street openings for utilities or subdivisions, and other work. It asks for the work location, applicant and property owner details, operation description, schedule, surface and excavation information, and estimated cost. The document also includes a driveway construction checklist and requires evidence of insurance and a sketch of the proposed work.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing driveway, street-opening, or other work covered by the permit should complete the application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Highway Superintendent with evidence of insurance and a sketch of the proposed operation. The form lists the Town of Patterson Highway Department at 281 Cornwall Hill Road, Patterson, New York, 12563.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign the application and agreement sections.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Highway Work Permit application and review its driveway construction checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the work location, applicant and owner details, operation description, schedule, surface information, and estimated cost.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include evidence of insurance and a sketch of the proposed operation showing the location and requested details.
- 4
Submit To The Highway Superintendent
Submit the application and supporting materials to the Highway Superintendent at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Highway Work Permit?
- No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Highway Work Permit application?
- Submit it to the Highway Superintendent with evidence of insurance and a sketch of the proposed operation. The form lists the Highway Department's Patterson address.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The checklist calls for evidence of insurance and a sketch showing the proposed operation. The sketch should show the location and relevant site, drainage, and utility details.
- What work can I apply for with this permit?
- The application lists driveway openings, street openings for utilities, street openings for subdivisions, and other specified work.
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This Highway Work Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Patterson form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.