Gaines, NY · Orleans County
Building Permit Application
This application records proposed construction, property details, and contractor information for property owners applying for a building permit in the Town of Gaines.
- 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 one-page application to describe the property, proposed construction, dimensions, setbacks, and contractor or self-contractor status when applying for a Town of Gaines building permit. The form says applications must include three copies of blueprints with an architect’s seal, a septic system plan from the Orleans County Health Department, a plot plan, and a driveway plan for the highway department. It also states that a certificate of occupancy must be issued before a building can be used.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing construction in the Town of Gaines should complete this application and provide the listed plans and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has owner and contractor signature/date lines plus a Notary Public/date field; the person whose signature is notarized signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Gaines Building Permit Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, property, construction, and contractor details, and gather the plans listed on the application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary if your signature requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s identity verification instructions and sign during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and accompanying plans to the Town of Gaines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gaines. 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 complete the Gaines building permit application?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, describe the proposed construction, provide contractor information, and gather the plans listed on the form. Arrange notarization for the signature that requires it, then submit the application and accompanying materials to the Town of Gaines.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The application includes a Notary Public and date field alongside owner and contractor signature lines. If your signature needs notarization, sign in front of the notary. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You can complete the notarization by video, subject to the notary’s identity verification and signing process.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists three copies of blueprints with an architect’s seal, an Orleans County Health Department septic system plan, a plot plan showing where the building will sit on the lot, and a driveway plan for the highway department.
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.