Do I need a notary for the building permit application?

No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed work, estimated cost, occupancy information, and a plot diagram showing buildings and their positions relative to access and roads.

The form says work covered by the application may not begin before a building permit is issued.

Oswegatchie, NY · St. Lawrence County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a building permit for construction, alterations, demolition, expansion, or changes of use.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for residential or commercial work, including new construction, alterations, removal or demolition, expansion, and changes of use. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed work and estimated cost, and information about existing and intended occupancy. Applicants must complete the back, provide a plot diagram, and include engineered drawings for residential structures over 1,500 square feet and all commercial projects.

Who needs it

Owners, contractors, or other applicants proposing covered work or a change of use on property in the Town or Village of Oswegatchie need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a signature from the applicant and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the building permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, project, cost, and occupancy details, and complete the plot diagram.
3
Gather Required Drawings
Include New York State engineered drawings for residential structures over 1,500 square feet and all commercial projects.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and any attachments to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the building permit application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the building permit application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed work, estimated cost, occupancy information, and a plot diagram showing buildings and their positions relative to access and roads.
When can work begin?: The form says work covered by the application may not begin before a building permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oswegatchie form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.