Saranac Lake, NY · Essex County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized representatives use this application to request a building permit from the Village of Saranac Lake.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit for projects such as new construction, alterations, additions, and demolition. It asks for project and property details, owner and contractor information, proposed dimensions, insurance documentation, and a detailed project description; accompanying materials outline project-plan and energy-code documentation requirements. The packet also includes a fee schedule and a workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible homeowners.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a Village of Saranac Lake building permit must complete the application and provide the applicable project and insurance information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The building permit application is signed and dated without a notary; the included BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit must be notarized when used.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter project, property, owner, contractor, and design professional information, and complete the project description and data sections.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include applicable plans, specifications, insurance documentation, and other listed project materials. Use the BP-1 affidavit only if eligible.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file the Saranac Lake Building Permit Application?
- The property owner or someone authorized by the owner may apply. The form asks the signer to certify their ownership or authorization.
- What information and documents does the application request?
- It requests project, property, owner, contractor, and design professional details, plus project plans, specifications, insurance documentation, and applicable fee information.
- Do I need a notary for the Saranac Lake Building Permit Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. The included BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit must be notarized when used.
- How do I submit the Saranac Lake building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Saranac Lake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.