De Kalb, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building Permit Application
This two-page application requests a building permit from the Town of De Kalb for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, removal, demolition, signs, or other work described on the form.
- 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
Applicants use this form to request a permit under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code for proposed work at a specified location. It asks for applicant and owner details, property and project information, estimated cost, and related insurance and contractor details. The applicant also provides a plot plan and project description, and swears that the application statements are true and the work will follow the application and submitted plans.
Who needs it
An owner or other applicant, such as a lessee, agent, architect, engineer, or builder, seeking a permit for work described on the form needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat: the named applicant signs and swears before the notary that the application statements are true and the work will follow the filed plans.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the two-page Building Permit Application from the Town of De Kalb.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, owner, property, and project details, and prepare the plot plan and project description requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn-to section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and requested project materials to the Town of De Kalb.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from De Kalb. 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 online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and submit it to the Town of De Kalb.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-to jurat requiring the applicant named on the form to sign and swear that its statements are true.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. The applicant must sign and swear during the online session.
- What project details should I provide?
- The form asks for the work type, existing and intended use, estimated cost, dimensions, and a plot plan and project description. It says more complicated projects require three complete sets of certified plans and specifications.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form provides copies for the Code Enforcement Officer, municipality, and owner. Confirm the submission process with the Town of De Kalb; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other St. Lawrence County cities
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