What is the DPIS Project Registration Form for?

It registers projects requiring an application under Chapter 496 of the City Code and records property, project intent, and existing and proposed uses.

Who completes the Use registration form?

The applicant completes it if the project includes renovations or alterations. The form collects information about the owner, applicant, contractor, property, and proposed work.

Do I need a notary for the DPIS Project Registration Form?

No. The applicant signs and dates the disclosure affidavit; the form does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.

Buffalo, NY · Erie County

No notary required

DPIS Project Registration Form – Use

Buffalo applicants use this form to register projects involving renovations or alterations with the Department of Permit and Inspection Services.

What this form is

The form registers projects that require an application under Chapter 496 of the City Code, and applicants must complete it when a project includes renovations or alterations. It collects owner, applicant, contractor, and property details, a statement of intent, and existing and proposed principal, accessory, and temporary uses. The applicant also signs a disclosure about prior approvals and required project documents.

Who needs it

Applicants with projects involving renovations or alterations that require an application under Chapter 496 of the City Code must complete this registration form.

How to submit it

Submit this registration to the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. Bring paperwork for required prior approvals and other required documents to the Permit Office when applying for permits.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the disclosure affidavit, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the DPIS Project Registration Form – Use.
2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant, owner, contractor, property, project intent, and existing and proposed use information.
3
Gather Required Documents
Collect paperwork for required prior approvals and other documents needed to describe the proposed work and its code compliance.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the registration to the Department of Permit and Inspection Services and bring approval paperwork and required documents to the Permit Office when applying.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DPIS Project Registration Form for?: It registers projects requiring an application under Chapter 496 of the City Code and records property, project intent, and existing and proposed uses.
Who completes the Use registration form?: The applicant completes it if the project includes renovations or alterations. The form collects information about the owner, applicant, contractor, property, and proposed work.
Do I need a notary for the DPIS Project Registration Form?: No. The applicant signs and dates the disclosure affidavit; the form does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the DPIS Project Registration Form?: Submit it to the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. Bring paperwork for required prior approvals and other required documents to the Permit Office when applying for permits.

Need something notarized?

This DPIS Project Registration Form – Use doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buffalo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.