Greenwich, CT · Fairfield County
New Building or Structure Permit Application
This application requests a building permit for a new building or structure in Greenwich and is filed with the Town of Greenwich Division of Building Inspection.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this Town of Greenwich form to apply for a building permit for a new building or structure. It collects the project address, owner and permit-holder details, proposed use, building information, work description, and permit-related information; the property owner also swears to the ownership and authorization statements. Submit the completed application to the Division of Building Inspection, DPW, for the town’s review.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Greenwich building permit for a new building or structure need this form, with an authorized agent or permit holder identified when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the current property owner signs the notarized authorization and swears to its statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Greenwich New Building or Structure Building Permit Application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project, owner, permit-holder, building, and work information; leave the sworn owner signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The current property owner signs and swears to the authorization statements during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application to the Town of Greenwich Division of Building Inspection, DPW.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenwich. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Greenwich new-building permit application?
- Complete the application and its owner authorization, then submit it to the Town of Greenwich Division of Building Inspection, DPW, for review.
- Do I need to sign the owner authorization before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the current property owner. Sign and swear to the statements before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Book a session with a commissioned online notary.
- What if I am unsure how to complete or file the form?
- Contact the Town of Greenwich Division of Building Inspection, DPW, with questions about the application or submission. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.