Porter, NY · Niagara County
Public Improvement Permit Application
This application requests Town of Porter approval for proposed public improvements, and applicants or developers submit it with project details, construction documents, supporting materials, and fees.
- 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 gives the Town information about proposed improvements such as roads, water lines, drainage, sewers, sidewalks, and lighting, along with project details, costs, contractors, and required supporting documents. Applicants submit it with construction documents and other listed materials for review; the form also includes permit conditions, an applicant certification, and a contractor hold harmless agreement. The application fee is due when the application and construction documents are submitted for review.
Who needs it
Applicants or developers seeking Town of Porter permission to construct public improvements submit the application and provide the required project details and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the applicant certification and contractor hold harmless agreement; the applicant and authorized contractor representative sign their respective sections before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Public Improvement Permit Application and review its required fields, attachments, and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Enter applicant, project, improvement, cost, contractor, and supporting-document information; attach additional improvement descriptions if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the applicant certification or contractor hold harmless agreement acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable section during the video appointment before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Town of Porter for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Porter. 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 Public Improvement Permit Application online?
- Complete the form, book a remote appointment, and sign the applicant certification or contractor agreement during the video session before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize both signature sections?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the applicant certification and the contractor hold harmless agreement. Each person signing should use the block for their section.
- Can this form be notarized remotely?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Town whether it accepts a remotely notarized application.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application lists supporting items including engineer estimates or contractor bids, a project completion schedule, insurance certificates, construction documents, permits and approvals, and other project materials.
- What if I am unsure whether the Town will accept remote notarization?
- Contact the Town of Porter before your appointment; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.