Ocean Springs, MS · Jackson County
Roof Permit Application
This application requests a City of Ocean Springs permit for roofing work and collects contractor, property, job, and roof-scope details from the applicant before work begins.
- 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 is for new roofing and re-roofing projects in Ocean Springs, and the city says permits must be issued and on site before work begins. Applicants provide contractor and job-location information, roof details, and a signature; the packet also includes roofing guidelines and an inspection affidavit for an owner or contractor to complete. The affidavit confirms code-compliant roof work and acknowledges responsibility for scheduling required inspections.
Who needs it
Contractors or property owners planning a new roof or re-roofing project in Ocean Springs should complete the application and applicable inspection affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Roof Permit Application packet from the City of Ocean Springs website.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter contractor, job-location, property, and roofing details, and review the included roofing guidelines.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If completing the inspection affidavit, arrange a notary appointment and confirm the city will accept the notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session; do not sign it beforehand.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and applicable affidavit to the City of Ocean Springs Building Department before work begins.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean Springs. 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 roof permit application?
- Fill in the contractor, property, and roofing details, then sign the application. Complete the inspection affidavit if applicable, signing it before a notary, and submit the paperwork to the City of Ocean Springs Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for this roof permit form?
- The inspection affidavit includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat and a notary signature and seal area. The named owner or contractor signs that affidavit before the notary.
- Can I sign the inspection affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Mississippi requires its notaries to notarize with the signer physically present. State law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state, so a commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm acceptance with the city before proceeding.
- What does the inspection affidavit confirm?
- The owner or contractor confirms that roof-deck nailing and the roof system will comply with the stated building code, accepts responsibility for scheduling appropriate inspections, and acknowledges that a final inspection is required.
- Where should I check if I am unsure about the form?
- Contact the City of Ocean Springs Building Department about application and inspection requirements; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.