Fort Lauderdale, FL · Broward County
Building Permit Application
Broward County / Fort Lauderdale Uniform Building Permit Application — 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
Fort Lauderdale 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 Development Services Department can confirm the owner authorized the work before issuing the permit.
Who needs it
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale issues the permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get the form
Download the Building Permit Application from the City of Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale can confirm the owner authorized the work before issuing the permit.
- Who signs the Fort Lauderdale building permit application?
- The property owner (or an authorized agent designated by a notarized authorization). The owner's notarized signature is what lets Fort Lauderdale process the permit.
- Can I notarize my permit application online?
- Yes — Rush Notary's licensed Florida online notaries can notarize your Fort Lauderdale permit application by secure video in minutes.
Building Permit Application in other Broward County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.