Coldspring, NY · Cattaraugus County
Application for Building Permit
This four-page application requests a building permit and collects project, property, construction, and inspection details from property owners or applicants submitting proposed work for review.
- 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 application asks for information about the property, project, owner, contractor, construction plans, and required inspections. It states that new construction requires a properly completed application with plans, specifications, and a plot plan, and that work cannot begin before the permit is issued. The form also includes a sworn affidavit and explains that a Certificate of Occupancy is required before a permitted structure may be occupied or used.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction, additions, alterations, or other work should submit this application to the Building and Zoning Officer for review.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the building permit application and review its instructions and plot plan requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the project, property, owner, contractor, and construction details, and prepare required plans and specifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Building and Zoning Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coldspring. 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 get the affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- The form says new construction requires one set of plans, specifications, and a plot plan with the application. It describes plot plan details on page four.
- Who signs the affidavit before the notary?
- The affidavit is sworn to by the person making the statement about the application and submitted plans. The form includes separate signature lines for the owner and contractor.
- Where do I submit the completed permit application?
- The instructions say to submit the application to the Building and Zoning Officer. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure which office handles your property.
Application for Building Permit in other New York cities
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