Richfield, OH · Summit County

No notary required

Right of Way Opening Permit

This permit application is for contractors or applicants seeking permission to excavate or occupy the public right of way in Richfield.

What this form is

The permit covers street excavation or right-of-way occupation for work such as water lines, electric, storm sewer, and gas. It asks for the excavation location and size, work type and duration, contractor and applicant contact information, and details about street trees and lane closures; applicants agree to the listed work and safety conditions.

Who needs it

Contractors or applicants planning excavation or occupation work in Richfield’s public right of way need to complete this permit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 permit fee.

About notarization

This permit is signed without a notary; the document asks the permittee to sign and gives no notarized or sworn attachment requirement.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Right of Way Opening Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the excavation address, work type, size, duration, and applicant and contractor contact details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include the certificate of liability. If there will be a lane closure, the form says a traffic plan is required.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Right of Way Opening Permit for?
It requests permission for street excavation or right-of-way occupation in Richfield and records the work location, type, size, duration, and contractor details.
Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Opening Permit?
No. The permit is signed without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment requirement.
How do I submit the Right of Way Opening Permit?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 permit fee.

Need something notarized?

This Right of Way Opening Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.