Canastota, NY · Madison County
Deck And Porch Building Permit Package
This package is for property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Village of Canastota building permit for a deck or porch and submitting required plans, site details, and insurance information.
- 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 Village of Canastota package includes a building permit application and requests construction drawings, a location plan or stamped survey, site information, and workers’ compensation and liability insurance documentation. Homeowners doing their own project must also complete the included BP-1 form and have it notarized; an applicant other than the owner needs a notarized proxy. The application must be complete before review by the Building Inspector.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Canastota deck or porch permit, and contractors or other representatives applying on an owner’s behalf, need this package.
Why it needs a notary
The package has sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for the authorization and proxy; the owner or authorized representative signs the authorization, and the owner signs the proxy before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit Package
Get the Village of Canastota Deck and Porch Building Permit Package and review its application and supporting document requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable permit, project, owner, applicant, and site information, and gather the requested drawings and insurance documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement or proxy.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the document during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Include the notarized document and required supporting materials with the completed application for Village review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canastota. 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 Canastota deck and porch permit package notarized?
- Complete the applicable sworn statement and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the document during the video session, then include it with your permit package.
- Do I need a notary for this permit package?
- The package says homeowners doing their own project must have the included BP-1 form notarized. It also calls for a notarized proxy when a contractor applies, and includes sworn authorization and proxy blocks.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village whether it accepts the remotely notarized document; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the permit application?
- The package requests two construction drawings, a location plan or stamped survey, and insurance documentation. It also asks for a completed application and, when applicable, the notarized BP-1 or proxy.