Louisville, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building Permit Application
Louisville property owners and applicants use this application to request permission for construction, alterations, demolition, or a change of use and submit project details for town review.
- 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 collects information about the property, proposed work, building systems, and site plan so Louisville can review the project. The town requires a permit before a building or structure is erected, added to, structurally altered, or changed in use; the completed application and required plans and fee must be returned to the office. The packet also includes a BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible owner-occupied homeowners, which must be notarized to serve as an exemption.
Who needs it
Property owners or permit applicants planning construction, additions, alterations, demolition, repairs, or a change of use in Louisville need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a BP-1 affidavit sworn under penalty of perjury, which the eligible homeowner signs; the text says it serves as an exemption once notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Louisville building permit application packet and review its instructions and the BP-1 affidavit.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the project details and complete the BP-1 only if you meet its stated conditions; gather required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the BP-1 affidavit when notarization applies.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the signed application, any notarized BP-1, required plans, and appropriate fee to the Louisville office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Louisville. 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 BP-1 exemption affidavit notarized?
- Complete the BP-1 affidavit if you meet its stated eligibility conditions, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. The form says it serves as an exemption once notarized.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The application instructions say to return it signed and notarized where applicable. The packet specifically identifies the BP-1 affidavit as serving as an exemption once notarized.
- Can I notarize the BP-1 affidavit online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Rush Notary can arrange a session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for the appropriate fee and, as required, a line drawing or schematic and site plan. If plans require an architect or engineer’s seal and signature, submit two sets of plans.
Other forms in Louisville
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
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