Lisbon, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building/Use Permit Application
This application requests a building or use permit for construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, or other listed work and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant with the Town of Lisbon.
- 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
The application gives the Town of Lisbon details about the project, property, applicant and owner, estimated cost, proposed use, dimensions, insurance, and any electrical or septic work. Applicants provide a plot plan showing buildings and setbacks, plus a project description; more complicated projects require three complete sets of plans and specifications certified by a New York State licensed architect or professional engineer. The form says a notary signature is not required for in-state projects.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a Town of Lisbon permit for building, additions, alterations, repairs, removal, demolition, signs, or other listed work needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat; the named applicant signs the application and swears the statements are true before the notary when notarization is required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Lisbon Building/Use Permit Application and review its instructions before completing it.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter applicant, owner, property, tax parcel, project, cost, use, dimensions, insurance, and other applicable information.
- 3
Prepare Supporting Materials
Include the plot plan and project description; provide certified plans if the project is more complicated.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
If notarization is required, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session if notarization applies.
- 6
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required supporting materials to the Town of Lisbon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lisbon. 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 prepare the Lisbon building permit application?
- Complete the project, property, applicant and owner details, include the tax parcel ID, and provide the plot plan and project description requested by the form. Add insurance details if a contractor will do the work.
- Do I need to have this application notarized?
- The form says a notary signature is not required for in-state projects, but it includes a sworn statement and jurat. Confirm whether notarization is needed for your circumstances; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I sign the sworn statement online?
- New York authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Town of Lisbon whether it will accept an online-notarized application.
- What project documents does the application call for?
- The form requests a plot plan showing existing and proposed buildings and setback dimensions, along with a project description. More complicated projects require three complete sets of plans and specifications certified by a New York State licensed architect or professional engineer.