Auburn, NY · Cayuga County
Building Permit Application
The City of Auburn Building Permit Application collects project, property, use, and contractor details from people seeking permits for new construction, structural alterations, or changes in a building or lot’s use.
- 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
Applicants submit the form to the Building Inspector with the required drawings and digital copy. It asks about the property, proposed work and use, dimensions, contractors, and estimated cost; applications for special uses and non-residential uses may be referred to city boards or departments for review. The applicant or authorized agent also swears to statements about authorization, insurance, and compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.
Who needs it
People planning new construction, structural alterations, or changes in a building or lot’s use in Auburn must apply for a permit using this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant or authorized agent named in the sworn statement signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Auburn Building Permit Application and review its instructions and required drawings.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the project, property, proposed-use, dimensions, and contractor information requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the video session and let the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required drawing sets and digital copy to the Building Inspector.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Auburn. 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 complete the notarized part of the application?
- Complete the application and sworn statement, then sign the statement before a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the “Sworn to before me” jurat.
- Do I need to submit drawings with this application?
- Yes. The form says to submit two complete sets of required drawings and a digital copy. Special-use applications also require two complete sets and one digital copy.
- Who can sign the sworn statement?
- The form’s statement is made by the owner or an authorized agent. The signer states that they are authorized to perform the work and that the work will comply with applicable laws and ordinances.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized document.
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.