San Marcos, TX · Hays County
Right-of-Way Permit Application
This application is for contractors or other applicants requesting permission to excavate street pavement within San Marcos city right-of-way.
What this form is
The City of San Marcos requires an approved permit before excavation of street pavement within city right-of-way, except for emergency repairs. The application asks for company and contact details, project dates and value, the street and cut dimensions, a street cut diagram, and signatures. A separate form is required for each street, and the submittal checklist identifies the required diagram details and fees.
Who needs it
Applicants planning street-pavement excavation within San Marcos city right-of-way must submit this application for each street.
How to submit it
Apply online at MGOCONNECT.ORG, or mail, deliver, or fax the completed application to the Permit Center. The form lists 630 East Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas 78666, fax 855-246-9099, and fees of 11% of project value plus a $15 technology fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Right-of-Way Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and project details, street cut information, and signatures; use a separate form for each street.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare a street cut diagram with the requested orientation, placement, dimensions, and street references.
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Submit to the Permit Center
Apply online at MGOCONNECT.ORG, or mail, deliver, or fax the application and attachments to the Permit Center.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the signer signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- Apply online at MGOCONNECT.ORG, or mail, deliver, or fax the completed application to the Permit Center. The form lists its address and fax number.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- The checklist calls for a street cut diagram showing approximate orientation, placement, and dimensions in relation to existing streets, with street names, block numbers, and cross-street names.
- When should I submit the application?
- The form says to forward the application at least 48 hours, but not more than 30 days, before work starts. It also says to allow 2–3 days for a final decision.