Grand Island, NY · Erie County
Application for a Public Improvement Permit
This three-page application requests Town of Grand Island approval to construct a public improvement and is submitted by the owner or applicant responsible for the proposed 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 application asks the Town Board for permission to construct a public improvement and collects project details, estimated cost, contractor information, and the owner’s sworn statement. Applicants submit it in duplicate with the required inspection fee and construction drawings. The form also describes work schedules, bonding, insurance, inspection, and completion requirements tied to the permit.
Who needs it
An owner or authorized applicant seeking Town of Grand Island approval to construct a public improvement must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs before a notary at the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the notary completes the date and notarial information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Grand Island public improvement permit application and review all three pages, including Schedule A.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Provide the improvement description and location, estimated cost, contractor details, and required owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Wait to sign until the notary directs you, then complete the sworn signing and jurat online.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the application in duplicate with the required fee and construction drawings to the Town as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Island. 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 this permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner signs during a live video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to submit anything with the application?
- The form says to submit the application in duplicate with the required inspection fee, a signed and sealed Mylar of each construction drawing, and two signed and sealed prints of each drawing.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session.
- What if I am unsure about the Town’s submission requirements?
- The form lists submission materials and permit conditions. Contact the Town of Grand Island Engineering Department with questions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.