Theresa, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Theresa property owners and contractors use this application to provide project details when requesting a building permit.

What this form is

This application is used to request a building permit for a project in Theresa. It asks for parcel and applicant details, project location and type, contractor and insurance information, project dimensions and intended use, well and septic setback and perk-test answers, and construction value; city staff record fee and payment information and the permit decision.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors seeking a building permit can use this application to provide information about the proposed project.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

No notary is required; the form has a date field and no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the applicant, parcel, project, contractor, insurance, and construction details requested.

  3. 3

    Review Project Details

    Answer the well, septic setback, and perk-test questions and provide project dimensions and intended use.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this Building Permit Application?
No. The application has no notary block or notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form. The application does not give contact details, so check the city website for current information.
What information does the application ask for?
It requests applicant, parcel, project, contractor, insurance, and construction-value details, along with project dimensions, intended use, and well and septic-related answers.

Need something notarized?

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