Collegeville, PA · Montgomery County
Street Opening Permit Application
This application requests a Collegeville Borough permit for street-opening work and is filed by the applicant, with contractor and owner information and supporting materials provided as required.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Collegeville requires a Street Opening Permit for street openings of any type. Applicants complete the location and work details, provide a site plan, and submit the permit fee and three copies of work plans and specifications; contractors must also provide the requested workers’ compensation coverage information. Work cannot begin until the Borough grants the permit, and the contractor must arrange required inspections.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to open a street in Collegeville must submit this application, with contractors providing the required project, insurance, and site plan information.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the contractor claiming the exemption signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Street Opening Permit Application and procedures from the Borough.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the location, ownership, applicant, contractor, work, utility, notification, and installation details; include the required site plan and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming the workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the declaration’s jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the exemption declaration during the remote notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application, fee, plans, and required supporting documents to Collegeville Borough; wait for permit approval before starting work.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Collegeville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a Collegeville street opening permit?
- Complete the application sections, include the site plan, three copies of plans and specifications, and the permit fee, then submit the materials to the Borough. Work may not start until the permit is granted.
- Do I need to have the entire application notarized?
- The form’s workers’ compensation exemption declaration must be notarized when a contractor claims an exemption. The application’s other signature section does not show a notary block.
- Can I sign the exemption declaration with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the Borough will accept the notarized declaration.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The procedures call for the permit fee, three copies of plans and specifications, and a site plan with dimensions and affected streets. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and their EIN.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about the notarization?
- The form identifies the workers’ compensation exemption as requiring notarization. For questions about acceptance or submission, confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.