Pitcairn, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building/Use Permit Application
This application requests a building or use permit for construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other listed work on property in the Town of Pitcairn.
- 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 seven-page packet to describe the property, existing and proposed uses, project scope, dimensions, estimated cost, and other details for a building or use permit. The Town of Pitcairn reviews the application and supporting project information; the packet also includes fee schedules and workers’ compensation affidavits that may apply to the applicant. Complete the sections relevant to the project and check with the town about any additional required materials.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking a Pitcairn building or use permit for construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, or other listed work need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn statement with a jurat; the applicant named in the form signs and swears to its statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building/Use Permit Application packet from the Town of Pitcairn.
- 2
Complete Relevant Sections
Provide applicant and property details, describe the work, and complete any applicable affidavit.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the applicable statement during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application and any required supporting materials to the Town of Pitcairn.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pitcairn. 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 relevant application sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and submit the notarized form and any required materials to the town.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit packet?
- The application includes a sworn statement for the applicant, plus separate workers’ compensation affidavits with their own notarization instructions. Check which sections apply to your project and confirm submission requirements with the town.
- Can I use online notarization for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information should I prepare before applying?
- The form requests property and applicant details, existing and intended uses, the nature and dimensions of the work, estimated cost, and a project description or plot plan. More complicated projects may require certified plans and specifications.
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