Berne, NY · Albany County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a building or zoning permit for proposed construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other listed work.

What this form is

The Town of Berne Building and Zoning Application requests a permit for work such as new construction, additions, repairs, alterations, and listed accessory projects. It asks for property, owner, applicant, and contractor details; project and construction information; setbacks; and answers about the site. The application says to include two copies of complete plans and specifications, proof of insurance, and a completed plot plan.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing construction or other work listed on the application should complete it to request a building or zoning permit.

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 and dated without a notary; the applicant provides the listed plans, insurance proof, and plot plan, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide property, owner, applicant, contractor, project, setback, and site information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include two copies of plans and specifications, the listed insurance proof, and a completed plot plan.

  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

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The document has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. It lists plans, insurance proof, and a plot plan as supporting materials.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What should I include with the application?
The application says to include two copies of complete plans and specifications, proof of General Liability Insurance with the Town as a rider, proof of Workers Compensation Insurance or exemption, and a completed plot plan.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.