Pitcairn, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building/Use Permit Application
This application requests a building or use permit for construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition, and is filed with the Town of Pitcairn by the applicant responsible for the proposed work.
- 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
Use this application to request a permit for proposed work at a property in Pitcairn. It asks for applicant and owner details, property and project information, existing and intended uses, estimated cost, and a project description or plot plan. The applicant’s sworn statement affirms that the information is true and that the work will follow the application and filed plans. The packet also includes workers’ compensation exemption affidavits for eligible applicants.
Who needs it
An owner, agent, contractor, or other applicant seeking a Town of Pitcairn permit for construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, or another listed project should complete the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building/Use Permit Application and review its project questions and included affidavits.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant, owner, property, project, occupancy, and cost details, and prepare the requested plot plan and project description.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn applicant statement.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions to swear to the statement and sign the jurat portion during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and any required plans or supporting documents according to the Town of Pitcairn’s instructions.
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 notarize the Pitcairn building permit application online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn applicant statement during the video session and follow the town’s instructions for submitting the completed packet.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat headed “Sworn to before me.” The applicant identified in the statement must swear to its contents and sign before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town of Pitcairn whether it accepts a remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- What should I prepare before applying for a permit?
- The form requests property, owner, applicant, project, occupancy, cost, and contractor or architect information. It also asks for a plot plan and project description; more complicated projects may require three complete sets of certified plans and specifications.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form identifies the Town of Pitcairn and provides copies for the Code Enforcement Officer, municipality, and owner. Follow the town’s current filing instructions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.