Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application does not require notarization; the owner and contractor sign and date their statements under penalty of perjury.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Send the completed application, required attachments, and payment to the Town of Schroon Zoning / Building / Fire Codes Department at P.O. Box 578, Schroon Lake, NY 12870.

What should I attach to the application?

Submit plans and specifications describing the proposed work and applicable workers’ compensation and disability insurance documents. The form lists acceptable contractor insurance forms and an owner form.

When must I apply for a building permit?

The form says a permit is required before covered construction, improvement, renovation, removal, or demolition, and before installing heating equipment or wood-burning devices.

Schroon, NY · Essex County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, and agents use this application to request a Town of Schroon building permit before starting covered construction or improvement work.

What this form is

The Town of Schroon requires a building permit before covered construction, renovation, removal, or demolition, and before installing heating equipment or wood-burning devices. The application asks for applicant, owner, contractor, and project details, including the site, proposed work, estimated cost, building information, and utility systems. Plans and specifications must be submitted, and applicable insurance documents and the fee must accompany the application.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, agents, and other applicants planning work that requires a Town of Schroon building permit need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and applicable attachments to the Town of Schroon Zoning / Building / Fire Codes Department, P.O. Box 578, Schroon Lake, NY 12870. Include payment by check, money order, or government voucher payable to the Town of Schroon.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner and contractor attest under penalty of perjury, but no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Town of Schroon Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, contractor, project location, proposed work, and building details; sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include plans and specifications and applicable workers’ compensation and disability insurance documents.
4
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application, attachments, and payment to the Town of Schroon Zoning / Building / Fire Codes Department.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application does not require notarization; the owner and contractor sign and date their statements under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Send the completed application, required attachments, and payment to the Town of Schroon Zoning / Building / Fire Codes Department at P.O. Box 578, Schroon Lake, NY 12870.
What should I attach to the application?: Submit plans and specifications describing the proposed work and applicable workers’ compensation and disability insurance documents. The form lists acceptable contractor insurance forms and an owner form.
When must I apply for a building permit?: The form says a permit is required before covered construction, improvement, renovation, removal, or demolition, and before installing heating equipment or wood-burning devices.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Schroon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.