Smithfield, VA · Isle of Wight County
Right of Way / Easement Permit Application
Contractors and other applicants use this application to request permission for work or activities in a Town of Smithfield right-of-way or easement.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for proposed work or activities in a Town right-of-way or easement and states that all applicable items must be completed before the request can be considered. It asks for applicant and project details, estimated costs, surety information, payment, and a description of the work. Applicants must provide the listed plans and contractor qualifications for review before a permit is granted.
Who needs it
Applicants planning construction or other work in a Town of Smithfield right-of-way should complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.
How to submit it
The form lists the Town of Smithfield at 310 Institute Street, P.O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431, and requires prepayment payable to the Town. The attached memo names Community Development & Planning and Engineering & Public Works for review.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Right of Way / Easement Permit Application and its attached memo.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, project location, proposed work, estimated cost, surety, payment, and signature details.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the plan or sketch, itemized cost estimate, contractor references and qualifications, and substitute contractor list described on the form.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the application and required materials to the Town of Smithfield for review, with prepayment payable to the Town.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Right of Way / Easement Permit Application for?
- It requests permission to perform proposed work or activities in a Town of Smithfield right-of-way or easement.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists an itemized cost estimate, a plan or sketch, contractor and subcontractor references and qualifications, and a list of acceptable substitute contractors and subcontractors.
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way / Easement Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Right of Way / Easement Permit Application?
- The form lists the Town of Smithfield at 310 Institute Street, P.O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431. It requires prepayment payable to the Town and names Community Development & Planning and Engineering & Public Works for review.
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