Colo, IA · Story County
Building Permit Owner's Statement and Plot Plan
This one-page statement and plot plan is completed by a property owner seeking a permit to erect, reconstruct, or alter a building or other structure within Colo.
- 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 form provides the City of Colo with the owner's property details, proposed improvement, building size, estimated cost, and other project information. The owner also submits a plot plan showing lot dimensions, existing and proposed buildings, abutting streets or alleys, and distances from lot lines. The city requires this verified statement and plot plan for proposed building, reconstruction, or alteration work within city boundaries; the form lists a $10 filing fee.
Who needs it
A property owner proposing to erect, reconstruct, or alter a building or other structure within Colo needs to submit this statement and plot plan.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the form's “Subscribed and sworn to by” jurat before the notary, who completes the “Before me” certificate and date.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Building Permit Owner's Statement and Plot Plan from the City of Colo.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner and property details, describe the proposed improvement, and complete the plot plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement while connected to the notary, who completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and plot plan to the City of Colo and follow its filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colo. 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 complete the plot plan?
- Show lot dimensions, existing buildings and their location relative to lot lines, the proposed improvement, abutting streets and alleys, and distances from lot lines. Draw on the back or attach a sheet.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to by” jurat and a “Before me” certificate. The owner signs before the notary, who completes the certificate.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A. You can sign with a commissioned online notary during a video session.
- Where do I submit the completed statement and plot plan?
- Submit the completed form and plot plan to the City of Colo. The form lists a $10 filing fee; confirm submission details with the city if unsure.