Malvern, PA · Chester County
Road Opening Permit
This application is for property owners and contractors requesting permission to open a road bed in Malvern Borough.
What this form is
The Road Opening Permit application requests permission to open a road bed at a stated location and records property, contractor, work, utility, and PA One-Call information. The applicant agrees to the provisions of Malvern Borough Ordinance 2006-7 and to reimburse the Borough for engineering inspection fees. The form also gives instructions for required inspections and police notification before work begins.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors planning road-opening work at a location in Malvern Borough should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the permit by email to [email protected] or by mail to Malvern Borough Administration, 1 East First Avenue, Suite 3, Malvern, PA 19355. The form says to remit payment online at www.malvern.org and refer to the fee schedule.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Road Opening Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, contractor, and work details requested on the form, then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Required Drawings
Provide two copies of applicable drawings for the location diagram.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Email the permit to [email protected] or mail it to Malvern Borough Administration at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Road Opening Permit?
- No. The form calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Road Opening Permit?
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it to Malvern Borough Administration, 1 East First Avenue, Suite 3, Malvern, PA 19355. The form says to remit payment online and refer to the fee schedule.
- What information does the Road Opening Permit request?
- It asks for property and contractor details, the work location and description, estimated completion date and cost, opening size, utility information, and the PA One-Call serial number.
- What should happen before road-opening work begins?
- The form says to contact the Borough Engineer for required site inspections and notify the Malvern Borough Police Department at least 48 hours before work begins.
Need something notarized?
This Road Opening Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Malvern form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.