Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The form has no notary block. Its affidavit says the signer swears the statements are true, and the signer signs and dates the application.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Submit it to the Building Department named on the form. Check the village website for current contact details.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests applicant and property-owner details, the construction location and proposed work, building and contractor information, estimated project cost, and information about included materials.

What items are listed as provided with the application?

The form lists two complete sets of plans, a plot plan, an energy audit, a materials list, an electrical layout, and a plumbing layout.

Ballston Spa, NY · Saratoga County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Property owners or their agents use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction in the Village of Ballston Spa.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction in the Village of Ballston Spa. It asks for applicant and property-owner details, the work location and description, existing and proposed uses, building and contractor information, project cost, and included materials. The form lists plans, a plot plan, an energy audit, a materials list, and electrical and plumbing layouts as items that may be provided with the application.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents seeking a building permit for proposed construction in the Village of Ballston Spa need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Building Department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its affidavit says the signer swears the statements are true, but the form has no notary block.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the building permit application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the requested applicant, property, project, building, contractor, and cost information.
3
Gather Listed Materials
The form lists plans, a plot plan, an energy audit, a materials list, and electrical and plumbing layouts.
4
Submit to the Building Department
Submit the application to the Building Department named on the form; check the village website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The form has no notary block. Its affidavit says the signer swears the statements are true, and the signer signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the Building Department named on the form. Check the village website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests applicant and property-owner details, the construction location and proposed work, building and contractor information, estimated project cost, and information about included materials.
What items are listed as provided with the application?: The form lists two complete sets of plans, a plot plan, an energy audit, a materials list, an electrical layout, and a plumbing layout.

Need something notarized?

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