Morristown, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Morristown building permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant planning construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or a change in building use.
- 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 provides project, property, construction, contractor, and insurance details for the Code Enforcement Officer to review. The Town requires it when applying for a permit for work such as erecting, enlarging, repairing, replacing, removing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure within Morristown. The applicant also swears that the information is true and that the work will comply with applicable laws and local ordinances.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent planning permit-required construction or other listed work on a building or structure in the Town or Village of Morristown needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or property owner signs the sworn statement before a notary, affirming authority, insurance coverage, compliance, and that the information is true to their knowledge.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the Town of Morristown.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the property, project, construction, and contractor details requested; write N/A where a section does not apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote video session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant or property owner statement in front of the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed, notarized application and any required supporting documents to the Town of Morristown.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Morristown. 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, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the sworn statement when directed, and submit the notarized application and required materials to the Town.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement for the applicant or property owner, with a space for a notary public. Sign that statement before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized form.
- What information should I prepare before applying?
- The form requests property and applicant details, a description and dimensions of the project, construction specifications, estimated costs, and contractor and insurance information when applicable.
Building Permit Application in other St. Lawrence County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.