Bolivar, NY · Allegany County

No notary required

Building Permit Application and Authorization Form

This application is for occupants, owners, or contractors seeking a building permit from the Town of Bolivar for a proposed building project.

What this form is

Use this form to apply for a Town of Bolivar building permit for an addition, alteration, repair, or other described work. It asks for occupant, owner, and contractor details, flood plain status, insurance information, estimated value, tax map number, and project details. Applicants are instructed to include two sets of plans showing the structure size, basic floor plan, a three-dimensional view, and materials.

Who needs it

Occupants, owners, or contractors applying for a Town of Bolivar building permit should complete the form and include the required plans.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires two sets of plans, but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Bolivar Building Permit Application and Authorization Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the requested occupant, owner, contractor, insurance, property, and project information.

  3. 3

    Gather The Plans

    Include two sets of plans showing the structure size, basic floor plan, a three-dimensional view, and a list of materials.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Submit the completed application and plans 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 and Authorization Form?
No. The form has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. It requests two sets of plans, without stating that they must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the building permit application?
The form does not provide submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for occupant, owner, and contractor details; flood plain status; insurance information; estimated value; tax map number; and a description of the proposed work.
What plans should I include?
Include two sets of plans showing the structure size, basic floor plan, a three-dimensional view of the structure, and a list of materials.

Need something notarized?

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