Cheshire, CT · New Haven County
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Permit Application
This packet applies for a Cheshire Inland Wetlands and Watercourses permit and is filed by applicants proposing regulated activity on or near wetlands or watercourses.
- 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
The packet asks for project, property, applicant, and owner information, plus maps and supporting materials describing proposed activity and its potential effects. Cheshire requires a completed application and supporting materials for Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission review; the packet lists a Wednesday 4 p.m. filing deadline before a regularly scheduled meeting. When the applicant is not the property owner, Appendix C includes the owner's consent and sworn statement.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Cheshire Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approval for regulated activity must submit this packet with required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
Appendix C has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the property owner signs the consent when the applicant is not the owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Download Cheshire’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses application packet and review its checklist and supporting-material requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the project and property details and gather the maps and other materials required for your application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the applicant is not the owner, book an online notary for the owner’s Appendix C consent.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs the consent in front of the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the completed application forms and supporting materials to the Planning Office by the packet’s stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cheshire. 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 get the owner consent in Appendix C notarized?
- When the applicant is not the owner, the owner completes and signs Appendix C before a commissioned online notary during a video session.
- Do I need a notary for every signature in the packet?
- The packet's notary block appears in Appendix C for owner consent when the applicant is not the property owner. Other packet signatures do not show a notary block in the supplied text.
- Can I notarize the owner consent online?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm the town's acceptance if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The packet says to return the required application forms and supporting materials to the Planning Office. For questions about municipal records or submission details, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.