Canastota, NY · Madison County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Village of Canastota building permit for proposed construction, alteration, repair, or other covered work.

What this form is

The application requests a permit before work begins that must comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code. It asks for the project location and description, property owner and contractor details, and information about construction, electrical, and plumbing work. Applicants must include plans, specifications, a materials list, and a stamped property survey; additional plan requirements depend on the project.

Who needs it

Property owners or their lessees, agents, architects, engineers, or builders apply, but the property owner must sign the application.

How to submit it

Remove the first two pages for your records and turn in the following eight pages with all required documents to the Village Office, 205 South Peterboro Street, Canastota, New York 13032.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer dates the application and affirms under penalty of perjury that its statements are true.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF and read the instructions before filling it out.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, property owner, and contractor information, and answer the questions about electrical and plumbing work.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the required plans, specifications, materials list, and stamped property survey; provide stamped plans when the project requires them.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Remove the first two pages for your records and turn in the following eight pages with all required documents to the Village Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the property owner signs and dates it and affirms under penalty of perjury that the statements are true.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Turn in the following eight pages and all required documents to the Village Office at 205 South Peterboro Street, Canastota, New York 13032.
What documents must accompany the application?
The application requires plans, a complete set of specifications with a materials list, and a stamped property survey. Projects requiring architect-stamped plans must include stamped plans.

Need something notarized?

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