Cameron, NY · Steuben County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a building permit for covered construction or improvement work, and property owners or contractors submit it with required project documents and fees to Cameron’s Building Inspector.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cameron · Cameron, Steuben County, New York
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- townofcameron.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Cameron’s application covers work such as construction, additions, alterations, demolition, pools, heating systems and changes of use. The form says a permit is required before starting work that must conform to the Uniform Code or Energy Code, and the application is not processed until required documents and fees are submitted. Homeowners of qualifying owner-occupied residences may also complete the included BP-I affidavit to show exemption from specific workers’ compensation coverage proof requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning work that requires a permit must submit the application; some qualifying owner-occupants may also need the included BP-I affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Cameron’s Building Permit Application and review all pages, instructions, requirements and the checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, owner and contractor information, and gather required plans, supporting documents and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If you qualify to use the BP-I affidavit, schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the BP-I affidavit during the online video session when the notary instructs you.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application, notarized BP-I if applicable, fees and required supporting materials to Cameron’s Building Inspector.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cameron. 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 BP-I affidavit in this application?
- If you qualify to use the BP-I, complete the affidavit, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. Submit it with the permit application and other required documents.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The form’s notary block is on the included BP-I affidavit, not the general application signature section. The affidavit is for qualifying owners of 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-family owner-occupied residences.
- Can I sign the BP-I affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Check that the receiving office can accept the notarized affidavit.
- What documents should I submit with the building permit application?
- The checklist names the completed application, permit fee, plans or drawings, contractor insurance documents, job quote, specifications when applicable, survey or plot plan, and other applicable documents. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other Steuben County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.