Scarborough, ME · Cumberland County
After-the-Fact Permit Application Package
This package combines Scarborough’s after-the-fact residential building permit application and related electrical, plumbing, affidavit, and accessory unit forms for property owners or their contractors.
- 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
Use this package when work that could have been permitted began before the required permit was obtained. It includes application materials for residential building, electrical, and plumbing permits, plus a sample affidavit for licensed professionals and an accessory unit application. Scarborough says the after-the-fact permit is reviewed like a current new-construction application, may require additional permits based on project scope and location, and carries double the normal permit fees.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking permits for work already started without permits should review and submit the applicable forms and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The package includes a notary attestation that a signature is true; the person whose signature is being attested signs before the notary, who signs and dates the block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Package
Download Scarborough’s after-the-fact permit package and review the checklist to identify the forms and supporting materials your project requires.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Forms
Fill out the relevant permit applications and gather requested plans, professional affidavits, and other project materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signature attestation that applies to your submission.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the document requiring notarization during the video session and complete the notary process.
- 5
Submit to Scarborough
Submit the applicable forms and supporting materials to Scarborough’s Code Enforcement Office as directed in the package.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Scarborough. 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 after-the-fact permit package notarized online?
- Complete the applicable forms, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit or other applicable signature attestation during the video session and follow Scarborough’s submission instructions.
- Do I need a notary for every form in this package?
- The package includes a notary attestation in its sample affidavit and a notary signature line in the accessory unit application. Check which forms apply to your project and confirm requirements if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form in Maine?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by its notaries under 4 M.R.S. §1915. A notarial act performed outside Maine may be recognized under §1911 if the officer was authorized where it was performed.
- Where do I submit the completed permit forms?
- The package directs applicants to Scarborough’s Code Enforcement Office and lists [email protected]. Confirm the appropriate submission method with the town; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.