Who completes the DPIS Project Registration Form?

The document says the applicant must complete this form when the project includes new construction or additions. It requests applicant, property, and project information.

What materials may need to accompany the registration?

The form lists a site plan, architectural elevations, a building plan, an owner authorization form if required, and other documents that describe the proposed work and its code compliance.

Do I need a notary for this registration form?

No. The form has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the project registration?

Register the project with the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. The form says to bring prior-approval paperwork and required building and site plan documents to the Permit Office when applying for a permit.

Buffalo, NY · Erie County

No notary required

DPIS Project Registration Form — New Construction & Additions

Buffalo property owners, agents, and project teams use this form to register projects involving new construction or additions with Permit and Inspection Services.

What this form is

Buffalo requires projects that need an application under Chapter 496 of the City Code to be registered with the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. This form is for projects involving new construction or additions and helps identify required approvals and application forms. It asks for applicant, property, project, building, and site details, along with a project description and required materials.

Who needs it

Applicants registering a Buffalo project that includes new construction or additions complete this form, providing information about the property and proposed work.

How to submit it

Register the project with the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. Bring paperwork for prior approvals and required building and site plan documents to the Permit Office when applying for a permit.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the DPIS Project Registration Form for new construction and additions.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant, property, project, building, and site details, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include applicable plans, any required owner authorization, and other documents describing the proposed work and its code compliance.
4
Register With DPIS
Register the project with the Department of Permit and Inspection Services and bring prior-approval paperwork and required plans to the Permit Office at permit application.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the DPIS Project Registration Form?: The document says the applicant must complete this form when the project includes new construction or additions. It requests applicant, property, and project information.
What materials may need to accompany the registration?: The form lists a site plan, architectural elevations, a building plan, an owner authorization form if required, and other documents that describe the proposed work and its code compliance.
Do I need a notary for this registration form?: No. The form has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the project registration?: Register the project with the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. The form says to bring prior-approval paperwork and required building and site plan documents to the Permit Office when applying for a permit.

Need something notarized?

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