Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs the application and signs and dates the inspection notice.

What information does the application request?

It requests owner and applicant or contractor information, the job-site address, project type, and a project description and size. The accompanying questionnaire asks for construction details.

What attachments may be needed?

The questionnaire calls for project plans and, when relevant, items such as a zoning permit, septic information, plot plan, foundation details, and a floor plan.

Alexandria Bay, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, renovation, installations, or other listed projects.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for projects such as new construction, renovations, manufactured or modular home installations, heating devices, septic work, and swimming pools. Applicants provide owner and contractor details, the job-site address, project type, and a description and size. The accompanying questionnaire requests project-specific construction details and plans; the form says all requested information must be provided before a permit can be issued or work can start.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or contractors seeking a permit for a building project in a town or village must complete the relevant application information.

How to submit it

Return the signed inspection notice with the application forms to the Jefferson County Fire Prevention and Building Code Office, 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, New York 13601.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the application and dates and signs the inspection notice, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the building permit application and accompanying construction questionnaire.
2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the relevant applicant, project, and construction details requested on the forms.
3
Gather Project Documents
Include the applicable plans and other items requested by the questionnaire.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the inspection notice, then return it with the application forms to the county office address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs the application and signs and dates the inspection notice.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Return the signed inspection notice with the application forms to the Jefferson County Fire Prevention and Building Code Office at 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, New York 13601.
What information does the application request?: It requests owner and applicant or contractor information, the job-site address, project type, and a project description and size. The accompanying questionnaire asks for construction details.
What attachments may be needed?: The questionnaire calls for project plans and, when relevant, items such as a zoning permit, septic information, plot plan, foundation details, and a floor plan.

Need something notarized?

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