Morris Township, MT · Morris County

No notary required

Construction Permit Application – Certification in Lieu of Oath

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a construction permit and provide project details and required certifications.

What this form is

This fillable construction permit application records the work site, proposed work, building use, project characteristics, and applicable subcodes. The owner or authorized agent completes the relevant identification and certification sections when applying for a construction permit. It includes certifications about ownership or authorization, prior approvals, and contractor registration, plus an instruction to include a homeowner or building owner affidavit for lead hazard abatement.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents applying for construction work, including applicable building, electrical, plumbing, or fire protection work, use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the certification, and the lead hazard abatement section calls for an affidavit but does not specify notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the construction permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Applicable Sections

    Provide the project and work-site information and complete the owner or agent certification section that applies.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    If the project includes lead hazard abatement, include a homeowner or building owner affidavit as directed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the construction permit application for?
It records the work site, proposed work, building use, project details, and certifications for a construction permit application.
Who completes the application?
The form says the applicant completes specified sections. Its owner and agent certification sections apply depending on whether the applicant is the property owner.
Do I need a notary for the construction permit application?
No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block. For lead hazard abatement, it calls for an owner affidavit without specifying notarization.
How do I submit the construction permit application?
The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Construction Permit Application – Certification in Lieu of Oath doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Morris Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.