Swarthmore, PA · Delaware County
Street Opening Permit
This permit records contractor information and proposed street excavation details for contractors or companies requesting to open a street in Swarthmore Borough.
What this form is
The Street Opening Permit collects contractor or company details and information about a proposed excavation or opening in a borough street. It asks for a contact, location, number and total size of openings, work purpose, proposed start and completion dates, and reason for opening; the document does not state submission instructions or when a permit is required.
Who needs it
Contractors or companies proposing a street opening in Swarthmore Borough can use this permit to provide their business and excavation details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This permit is completed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Permit
Download the Street Opening Permit PDF for Swarthmore Borough.
- 2
Complete the Contractor Details
Enter the company, contact person, address, phone, and email information requested.
- 3
Describe the Proposed Opening
Provide the location, number and size of openings, purpose, proposed dates, and reason for opening.
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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 information does the Street Opening Permit request?
- It requests contractor or company contact details and excavation information, including the location, number and size of openings, work purpose, proposed dates, and reason for opening.
- Who uses the Swarthmore Street Opening Permit?
- Contractors or companies proposing an opening in a borough street can use the permit to provide their business and proposed excavation details.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details, since the document does not list a submission address or email.
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit?
- No. This permit has no notary block and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the signer just signs and dates it.
Need something notarized?
This Street Opening Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Swarthmore form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.