Gary, IN · Lake County
Homeowner’s Permit Checklist and Application
This two-page checklist and application helps Gary property owners apply for a homeowner’s building permit by providing project details, proof of ownership and residence, and a sworn statement.
- 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
Gary homeowners use this checklist and application when seeking a permit to work on a property where they currently live or will live after repairs. The form asks for project and property details, proof of ownership and residence, and supporting materials; applicants must also obtain zoning clearance. The application includes a sworn statement that the homeowner will not perform HVAC, electrical, or plumbing work and that the application information is true to the best of their knowledge.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Gary homeowner’s permit for a home they currently occupy or will occupy after repairs should complete this checklist and application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat with “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the homeowner applicant signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Gary homeowner’s permit checklist and application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and project details, and gather the proof and supporting documents listed on the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement during the online notarization appointment and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required materials to the Gary Building Department, along with zoning clearance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gary. 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 homeowner permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during your video appointment and submit the form with the required documents to Gary’s Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The application includes a statement sworn to before a notary. The homeowner applicant signs that statement in the notary’s presence.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement, and recognizes certain notarial acts by authorized officers elsewhere. Confirm Gary accepts online notarization for this form.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for proof of ownership, proof of residence, identification, and material receipts or quotes. It also requests a dumpster receipt when applicable and plans and a survey for new construction or an addition. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.