Berlin, NY · Rensselaer County
Application for Building Permit
This five-page application requests a building permit and collects project, property, owner, contractor, and insurance information for applicants submitting proposed construction work to the Town of Berlin Code Enforcement Department.
- 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 application to request a building permit for proposed construction, alteration, repair, replacement, relocation, demolition, or other listed work. It asks for project details, owner and contractor information, a sketch or plot plan, and acknowledgments about inspections and permit conditions. Applicants who certify that workers’ compensation and disability benefits coverage are not required must complete the included affidavit; the form also includes a separate business coverage statement.
Who needs it
Property owners or their lawful agents applying to the Town of Berlin Code Enforcement Department for a permit for proposed building work should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Berlin building permit application and review all five pages, including the affidavit and coverage statement.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the requested project, property, owner, contractor, and cost information, and prepare the required sketch or plot plan.
- 3
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the remote notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Attach required supporting documents and submit the completed application to the Town of Berlin Code Enforcement Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Berlin. 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 apply for a Berlin building permit?
- Complete the application with the project, property, owner, and contractor details, attach the required sketch or plot plan and insurance certificates, then submit it to the Town of Berlin Code Enforcement Department.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The application includes a sworn affidavit for applicants certifying that workers’ compensation and disability benefits coverage are not required. That affidavit includes a jurat and must be sworn before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether the receiving office will accept your remotely notarized affidavit.
- What documents should I attach?
- The form calls for a sketch or plot plan with specified site and structure details. It also says valid workers’ compensation and disability insurance certificates must be attached or on file unless the contractor completes the included exemption form.
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Application for Building Permit in other New York cities
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