Burlington, WA · Skagit County

No notary required

Right of Way Permit Application

Burlington applicants use this application to request permits for work in the public right of way and provide project and contractor details.

What this form is

This application requests Burlington permits for work in the public right of way, including driveways, above-ground fixtures, underground facilities, traffic alterations, or other work. Applicants provide the work location and type, proposed start and pavement replacement dates, and applicant and contractor details. The form also requires supporting plans and project drawings, plus a Traffic Control Plan when applicable; work cannot begin until plans and the permit are reviewed and approved.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a Burlington permit for right-of-way work, including work by a licensed contractor, need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Email submittals to [email protected]. The form lists the Engineering Department at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233, and [email protected] for contact.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed site plan, project drawings, and applicable Traffic Control Plan are attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Right of Way Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the work location and type, proposed dates, applicant information, contractor information, and authorized signature.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Attachments

    Include a site plan and project drawings; include a Traffic Control Plan for the affected roadway if applicable.

  4. 4

    Email Your Submittal

    Email the application and submittal to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?
No. The application has an authorized signature and date field, but no notary block. The listed site plan, project drawings, and applicable Traffic Control Plan are attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How do I submit the Right of Way Permit Application?
Email submittals to [email protected]. The form also lists the Engineering Department address at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233.
What attachments does the application require?
The applicant agrees to submit a site plan showing the work location and project drawings. A Traffic Control Plan for the affected roadway is required if applicable.
When can work begin?
The form states that work must not commence until the plans and permit have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

Need something notarized?

This Right of Way Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burlington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.