St. Armand, NY · Essex County
Water or Sewer Lateral Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of St. Armand permit for water or sewer line installation or repair, and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent.
- 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 request a permit for water or sewer line work and provide property, project, contractor, and contact details. The form asks applicants to contact the Water & Sewer Clerk to coordinate work, have a department member present during line repairs or installation, and submit applicable fees and supporting documents. It also includes a workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible owners of one- to four-family, owner-occupied residences; new construction needs Code Enforcement Officer approval before a permit can be issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents applying for a Town of St. Armand permit to install or repair a water or sewer line should complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The included BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit has a sworn-to-before-me block; the eligible homeowner signing the affidavit must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of St. Armand water or sewer lateral building permit application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested property and project details, and attach supporting documents and applicable fees.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If completing the BP-1 affidavit, schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the notary’s video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application, any affidavit, required documents, and payment to the Town of St. Armand.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Armand. 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 water or sewer lateral permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and any applicable BP-1 affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the completed materials to the Town.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit. The application itself has an applicant signature, but no notary block is shown for that signature.
- Can I use online notarization for the BP-1 affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Town whether it will accept the remotely notarized affidavit for your application.
- What should I include with the permit application?
- The form requests applicable fees and copies of plans, a tax map plot, survey, or other pertinent documents. Contact the Water & Sewer Clerk to coordinate the work.
- Who should I ask if I am unsure about the application?
- Call the Town of St. Armand at 518-891-3189 for application questions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.