Locke, NY · Cayuga County
Application for Building Permit
This application collects property, project, construction, and owner or agent details for people seeking a building permit from the Town of Locke.
- 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
Submit the completed application to the Town Clerk before the review process can begin. The Town’s Code Enforcement Officer reviews it and, if approved, issues a building permit; work covered by the application cannot begin before the permit is issued. The packet also includes a workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible owner-occupants, which must be notarized, along with instructions and plot-plan guidance.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents planning covered construction in Locke should complete the application and provide the supporting plans and documents required for their project.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Locke building permit application packet and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Type or clearly print the property, owner, project, construction, and contact information, and prepare the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If using the included BP-1 affidavit, book a commissioned online notary for the homeowner’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the BP-1 affidavit during the online notarization session and complete the jurat process.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the Town Clerk before the review process begins.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Locke. 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 building permit application?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Town Clerk before review can begin. Include the supporting documents required for your project, such as a plot plan and project sketch or specifications.
- Do I need to notarize the building permit application?
- The application itself does not show a notary block, but the packet includes a BP-1 affidavit with a “Sworn to before me” jurat. A homeowner using that affidavit signs it before a notary.
- Can I sign the BP-1 affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What documents support a minor or major project?
- For a minor project, the instructions call for a plot plan and a project sketch and/or specifications or materials list. A major project requires three signed plot plans, three signed and sealed design drawing copies, and, when applicable, developer approval.
Application for Building Permit in other Cayuga County cities
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