Philippines - Apply for Traffic Clearance and Excavation Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Traffic Clearance and Excavation Permit or License with Comment, the applicant has to approach the Department of Public Works and Highways link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. In some cases, site inspections may be required to assess the feasibility of the project.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive the Traffic Clearance and Excavation Permit or License. Make sure to comply with all the conditions and requirements specified in the permit or license
13. This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Project plans and drawings
• Environmental compliance certificate
• Location map
• Barangay clearance
• Insurance policies
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Public Works and Highways
HXQC+4VX, Bonifacio Drive Port Area, 652 Zone 068,
Manila, 1018 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 5304 3000
Mobile - 09616847084
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any construction company or contractor who intends to Apply for Traffic Clearance and Excavation Permit or License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Email ID
• Construction details
• Other details
• Declaration
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• The Traffic Clearance and Excavation Permit or License in the Philippines is a document issued by the local government or the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that authorizes a construction company or contractor to undertake excavation or construction activities in public areas, such as roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.

Information which might help

• The Traffic Clearance and Excavation Permit or License typically contains information such as the location of the work site, the scope of work to be done, the duration of the work, the safety precautions to be observed, and the terms and conditions of the permit or license.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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