Barker, NY · Broome County
Building Permit Application
The Building Permit Application packet collects project, property, and construction details for applicants seeking a building permit from the Town of Barker, with the completed application notarized before submission.
- 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 packet is used to apply for a Barker building permit and includes an application for construction inspection, project details, and instructions for required plans and specifications. The town requires applicants to complete and notarize the application and submit it to the Code Enforcement Officer with applicable documents, such as a deed copy and septic-system approval for new construction. Do not begin construction or site preparation until the required permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants planning construction, alteration, installation, or demolition in Barker need to submit the completed application and required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet requires the building permit application to be notarized, but the supplied text shows no specific jurat or acknowledgment block; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Barker Building Permit Application packet and read its instructions carefully.
- 2
Fill In the Forms
Complete the application in ink or by typewriter and prepare the required plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed, notarized application and required materials to the Code Enforcement Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barker. 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 submit the Barker building permit application?
- Complete and notarize the application, gather the required supporting documents and plans, then submit the packet to the Code Enforcement Officer. Missing information may delay your permit.
- Do I need to notarize this building permit application?
- Yes. The Town of Barker's instructions say the applicant must have the application notarized and list a completed, notarized application as a required document.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What documents may need to accompany the application?
- The packet lists a property deed copy and Broome County Health Department septic-system design approval for new construction, along with plans or specifications describing the proposed work.
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