Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Plattsburgh building permit and is filed by a property owner, lessee, or authorized agent seeking approval for construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or other listed work.
- 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 Town of Plattsburgh Code Enforcement Department uses this application and its project checklists to review proposed work, including decks, pools, additions, new buildings, and demolition. Applicants provide project and property details and submit plans or other materials required for their project. The form says the property owner must sign the application or provide an agent authorization; an owner doing the work must complete a notarized form. Submit the application and applicable fee to the Codes and Zoning Department.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, or their authorized agents apply when the proposed work requires a Town of Plattsburgh building permit under the form’s project checklists.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes jurats for the owner or authorized agent’s sworn statement and the designated-agent authorization; the person making each statement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Plattsburgh building permit application and review the instructions and checklist for your project.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the application and any project details or sworn statement that applies. Gather the plans and other materials listed for your work.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement or agent authorization.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable statement during the online video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application, notarized statement, required project materials, and applicable fee to the Codes and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Plattsburgh. 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
- Which part of the building permit application needs notarization?
- The application says an owner doing all work must fill out a notarized form. It also provides jurats for the sworn statement and designated-agent authorization; have the signer of each statement appear before the notary.
- How do I get the sworn statement notarized online?
- Complete the application and the applicable sworn statement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session as directed, and submit the notarized document with the application materials to the Town.
- Do I need to notarize the application if a contractor is doing the work?
- The form specifically says a notarized form must be filled out when the homeowner is doing all work. It also includes a sworn designated-agent authorization. Confirm which signatures apply to your situation with the Town if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signer’s sworn statement during a video session.
- Where do I submit the completed permit application?
- The instructions say to drop off applications and the appropriate fee at the Codes and Zoning Department. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
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