Van Etten, NY · Chemung County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, builders, or agents use this application to describe proposed construction and request a building permit in Van Etten.

What this form is

The Town of Van Etten Code Enforcement Building Permit Application requests details about the project location, owner, contractor, estimated cost, proposed work, and construction. It also requires a plot plan and specifies drawing requirements for residential and commercial projects. The application states that workers’ compensation and disability insurance are required before a permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners, builders, or their authorized agents proposing construction in Van Etten can use this application to provide project details.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF for Van Etten.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the project, owner, contractor, cost, use, and construction details, then sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Include the plot plan and drawings described on the form. Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are required before permit issuance.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Van Etten Building Permit Application?
The form is for an owner, builder, or agent of the owner authorized to apply. It requests information about the property, contractor, proposed work, and construction.
What should I include with the application?
Include a plot plan showing existing and proposed structures, wells or septic systems, the intended work, and distances from structures to lot lines. The form also states drawing requirements based on project size and use.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Code Enforcement contact information for an appointment.

Need something notarized?

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