Preston, CT · New London County
Building Permit Application
This four-page building permit application is for Preston property owners or authorized agents seeking permission for construction, renovation, repairs, changes of use, or other listed building work.
- 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 application collects property, owner, contractor, project, building, and construction information, along with a checklist of supporting documents and required agency approvals. Preston requires applicants to apply for a building permit and states that applicants should also apply to the municipal Fire Marshal and Health District. The form includes an oath for an authorized agent; an owner signing as applicant does not need notarization.
Who needs it
A property owner or an authorized agent should complete this application when seeking a Preston building permit for proposed work on a property.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant’s oath is a jurat: an authorized agent signs and swears to the statements before the notary, while an owner signing does not need notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page building permit application from the City of Preston.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, project, building, and supporting-document details that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If applying as an authorized agent, book a commissioned online notary for the oath; an owner signing does not need notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized agent signs and swears to the application statements before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and applicable supporting documents to the Preston Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Preston. 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 authorized-agent oath notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The authorized agent signs and swears to the application statements before the notary during the online session.
- Do I need notarization if I am the property owner?
- The form says notarization is not required if the owner is signing as applicant. It includes a notary oath for an authorized agent.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- 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. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form checklist includes plans and specifications, energy code documents, a plot plan or survey, and applicable contractor credentials. It also says to apply to the municipal Fire Marshal and Health District.
- Where can I ask about submitting the application?
- Contact the Preston Building Department or town clerk with questions about local submission and records. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other New London County cities
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