South Glens Falls, NY · Saratoga County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
This application requests a building permit for proposed construction or other work and is completed by the property owner or an authorized representative for the South Glens Falls Building and Zoning 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 two-page application to describe proposed work, identify the property and responsible building professionals, and provide building, zoning, occupancy, and construction details. The form states that a permit must be obtained before construction begins and requires a plot plan showing existing or proposed buildings and setbacks. The applicant also swears that the application and submitted plans are complete and that the proposed work is authorized by the owner.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents, architects, and contractors applying to the South Glens Falls Building and Zoning Department for a permit for proposed work need this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building and Zoning Permit Application from the Village of South Glens Falls.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Provide property, proposed work, building, zoning, occupancy, and construction details; prepare the required plot plan and plans or specifications.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and swear to the affidavit before signing during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the South Glens Falls Building and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Glens Falls. 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 building permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange the required plot plan and specifications. Book a commissioned online notary, then sign the affidavit during your video session and submit the application to the village.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an affidavit marked “Sworn to before me” and a notary public block, so the listed applicant must swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a plot plan drawn reasonably to scale, showing existing and proposed buildings and setback dimensions. It also refers to plans and specifications submitted with the application.
Building and Zoning Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.