Thurston, NY · Steuben County
Building Permit Application
This nine-page application is for property owners and contractors seeking Thurston approval for construction, alterations, demolition, or other work requiring a building permit.
- 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
Thurston’s application collects owner, property, contractor, project, and construction-value information, and lists supporting documents that may be required, such as plans, insurance documents, and a survey. The town requires a permit before starting work that must comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code. An included homeowner affidavit may be used in specified circumstances to show exemption from workers’ compensation coverage requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors planning work covered by the application should submit it with the required documents and fees before beginning the project.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Thurston Building Permit Application and review all pages, instructions, and project-specific requirements.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the owner, property, contractor, and project information, and gather the supporting documents and fees listed for your work.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using the BP-I homeowner exemption affidavit, book a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign The Affidavit On Video
Show identification and sign the BP-I affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Application To The Town
Send the completed application, any applicable notarized affidavit, supporting documents, and fees to the Town of Thurston.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thurston. 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 homeowner exemption affidavit?
- Complete the BP-I affidavit and book a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session, then include it with your permit application if it applies to your project.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The application’s owner acknowledgment is not shown with a notary block. The separate BP-I homeowner exemption affidavit includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat and must be signed before a notary when used.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize the BP-I affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town of Thurston whether it will accept the remotely notarized affidavit for your application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else may I need to submit with the application?
- The form checklist includes the completed application, permit fee, plans or drawings, contractor insurance documents, job quote, and survey or plot plan. Other documents may apply depending on the project.
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.