Newstead, NY · Erie County
Public Improvement Construction Permit Application
This application requests Town of Newstead permission to construct public improvements, and property owners or authorized applicants submit it with project details, plans, insurance, and bond information.
- 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 application to seek a permit for public improvements such as roads, water lines, drainage, sewers, lighting, and sidewalks. The Town asks applicants to describe the project, list contractors and supporting information, and submit the application and required materials to the Building Department for review before construction. The form includes applicant commitments, a sworn signature section, and Town approval fields; instructions also describe submission timing, fees, inspections, and closeout documents.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants proposing public improvements in Newstead should complete this application and provide the plans, insurance, bonds, and other materials required for review.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s sworn statement before the notary, who completes the jurat marked “Sworn to before me” with the date and notary details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Public Improvement Construction Permit Application and its instructions from the Town of Newstead.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Enter applicant and project information, list contractors, and gather the plans, insurance, bonds, and other requested materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary; leave the sworn signature area unsigned until the session.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show identification and sign the applicant statement while the notary observes and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required supporting materials to the Newstead Building Department as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newstead. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the live video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to submit plans and insurance with this application?
- The instructions call for four sets of drawings and shop drawings, project descriptions prepared and stamped by a licensed professional, proof of insurance, and bonds. Check the application instructions for the full submission list.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Town of Newstead whether it has any additional submission requirements.
- Where do I submit the application?
- The form directs applicants to submit the application in quadruplicate to the Building Department. It lists 5 Clarence Center Road, PO Box 227, Akron, NY 14001. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.