Lyonsdale, NY · Lewis County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Lyonsdale residential building permit and is filed by an owner, lessee, agent, architect, engineer, or builder planning residential construction or alterations.
- 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
The application collects project, property, construction, and contractor information and includes a plot diagram, building details, and required certifications. The Town of Lyonsdale requires a completed application, fees, and supporting plans and specifications before issuing a permit; the form says work cannot begin until the permit is issued. It also includes a homeowner workers’ compensation exemption affidavit with a notary block for eligible applicants.
Who needs it
Owners, lessees, agents, architects, engineers, or builders applying to the Town of Lyonsdale for a residential building permit need this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Lyonsdale Residential Building Permit Application and review its instructions and fee schedule.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the application and project details, prepare the plot diagram, and gather the required plans, specifications, fees, and insurance documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming the BP-1 exemption, arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary or ask the town clerk about witnessing the oath.
- 4
Sign The Affidavit On Video
Sign the homeowner affidavit in front of the notary during the video session; do not sign it beforehand.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required supporting materials and fees to the Town of Lyonsdale Code Enforcement Office as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lyonsdale. 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 notarize the homeowner affidavit?
- Complete the BP-1 affidavit and sign it in front of a commissioned online notary by video. The form also identifies a town clerk as an option for witnessing the oath.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The notary block appears on the BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit, not throughout the application. The homeowner claiming that exemption signs before the notary or town clerk.
- Can I use an online notary for the BP-1 affidavit?
- New York permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the Town of Lyonsdale that it will accept the remotely notarized affidavit with your application.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form requests required fees and two sets of plans and specifications describing the work, materials, equipment, and installations. It also lists workers’ compensation proof or an applicable exemption as required documentation.
- When can construction begin?
- The application states that work covered by it may not begin before the building permit is issued. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.