Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Tank Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Richmond permit for tank work and provide project, tank, and contact information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for tank work in Richmond; the form states that it is an application only and does not authorize work to start. It asks for owner and contractor details, the work description, tank material and capacity, contents, and whether the tank is above or underground. It also asks whether a survey or site plan is attached and lists the permit fee schedule.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying for a Richmond tank permit need to complete this application with the project and tank details.
How to submit it
The form says to submit the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification with the application through the city’s OneDrive or by mail. It also says a copy of the state contractor’s license and business license must be on file before a permit is issued.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies compliance and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tank Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the owner, contractor, project, and tank details requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification; the form also says contractor and business licenses must be on file before a permit is issued.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the application and the named attachments through the city’s OneDrive or by mail, as stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tank Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the signer certifies compliance and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Tank Permit Application?
- The form says to submit the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification with the application through the city’s OneDrive or by mail. It does not give a mailing address.
- What information does the Tank Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor information, the job address and work description, tank material and capacity, what will be stored, and whether the tank is above or underground.
- Can work begin after I submit the application?
- No. The form states that the application is not authorization to start work and that no work may start until a permit is posted at the job site.
Need something notarized?
This Tank Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.