Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Solar Panel Array Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Plattsburgh building permit for a solar panel array and is submitted by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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
Use this form to apply to the Town of Plattsburgh Code Enforcement Officer for a building permit to install a solar panel array. It asks for the property and applicant details, project and system specifications, estimated work value, and contractor or insurance information. The application includes a sworn statement about authorization, insurance coverage, and compliance with applicable requirements; the town uses the form to review and approve or deny the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a Town of Plattsburgh building permit for a solar panel array should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to jurat block; the owner or designated agent making the statement signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Solar Panel Array Permit Application from the Town of Plattsburgh.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property, applicant, project, solar system, work value, and contractor or insurance details that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the statement in front of the notary during your online session.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed, notarized application and applicable supporting materials to the Town of Plattsburgh.
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
- How do I get the solar panel permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm to the statement during the video session, and submit the notarized form to the Town of Plattsburgh.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn statement with a notary block. The owner or designated agent making that statement must sign and swear or affirm before the notary.
- Can I notarize this form online in New York?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement by video.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requests project and system details and asks whether plot and floor plans are attached or included. Ground-mounted arrays require a plot plan; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Solar Panel Array Permit Application in other Clinton County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.