Coconut Creek, FL · Broward County
Building Permit Application
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application used by the City of Coconut Creek — the owner's signature must be notarized before the permit is issued.
- Florida-licensed 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
Coconut Creek uses the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application as the master form for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. Under Florida Statute 713.135 and Broward County's amendments, the property owner's signature on the application must be notarized so the Building Department can confirm the owner authorized the work before issuing the permit.
Who needs it
Coconut Creek homeowners or licensed contractors filing for any building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit.
Why it needs a notary
Florida Statute 713.135 and Broward County require the owner's signature on the permit application to be notarized before Coconut Creek issues the permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get the form
Download the Building Permit Application from the City of Coconut Creek building department.
- 2
Fill it out
Complete every required field — but do not sign yet. The notary must witness your signature.
- 3
Have your ID ready
Have a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) on hand.
- 4
Meet the online notary
Connect with a Rush Notary Florida-commissioned online notary over secure video — no appointment or travel needed.
- 5
Sign and get notarized
Sign while the notary watches; they verify your identity and apply the notarial seal.
- 6
Submit to the city
Download your notarized Building Permit Application and submit it to the City of Coconut Creek.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coconut Creek. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida 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
- Does the Coconut Creek building permit application need to be notarized?
- Yes. Under Florida Statute 713.135, the property owner's signature on the permit application must be notarized so the City of Coconut Creek can confirm the owner authorized the work before issuing the permit.
- Who signs the Coconut Creek building permit application?
- The property owner (or an authorized agent designated by a notarized authorization). The owner's notarized signature is what lets Coconut Creek process the permit.
- Can I notarize my permit application online?
- Yes — Rush Notary's licensed Florida online notaries can notarize your Coconut Creek permit application by secure video in minutes.
Other forms in Coconut Creek
Building Permit Application in other Broward County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.