Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Sign Permit Application
The Town of Watertown sign permit application is for applicants seeking Planning Board approval to install a new sign or replace, remove, repair, or alter an existing sign.
- 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 Town of Watertown Planning Board approval for a sign permit. It asks for information about the sign location, applicant and landowner, sign dimensions, and proposed work, with plot diagrams and construction details attached. The applicant certifies the information and compliance with applicable Town sign requirements; the landowner also signs if different from the applicant. The Planning Board records its decision on the form.
Who needs it
Applicants requesting Planning Board approval for a new sign or work on an existing sign in the Town of Watertown should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for the applicant and, if different, the landowner; each signer must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Watertown sign permit application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the sign, location, applicant, and landowner details, and attach requested diagrams or supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and, if different, the landowner sign before the notary during the remote session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town's instructions to submit the notarized application and attachments for Planning Board review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Watertown. 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 sign permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book online with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and, if different, the landowner must sign before the notary.
- Do I need to attach drawings or photographs?
- The form requests a plot diagram and construction details, including lot and road lines, buildings, sign location, elevations, supports, anchors, and clearances. It also asks applicants to attach pertinent information, photographs, or drawings.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New York permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the Town whether it will accept the remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form requests Planning Board approval and includes sections for town staff and the board. Confirm the submission process with the Town of Watertown; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Watertown
Sign Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.