How do I submit the New York State Unified Solar Permit?

Submit the completed forms, required plans, and permit fee to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.

What materials must accompany the solar permit application?

The instructions call for the eligibility checklist, one set of plans, the application, and the permit fee. Plans include a site plan, an electrical diagram, and component specification sheets.

What happens if a solar system does not qualify for expedited review?

The checklist says a system that answers No to any of questions 1–10 must use the standard permitting process. A No to questions 11–13 requires a letter from a professional engineer or registered architect.

Enfield, NY · Tompkins County

No notary required

New York State Unified Solar Permit

This permit application and eligibility checklist is for property owners and solar installation contractors seeking expedited approval for a small-scale photovoltaic system.

What this form is

This combined building and electrical permit process is for grid-tied photovoltaic systems, subject to completed forms, plan submission, and municipal approval. Applicants submit the eligibility checklist, an application, plans with required system and property details, and the permit fee. The checklist identifies which systems qualify for expedited review and when a professional engineer or registered architect letter is required.

Who needs it

Property owners and solar installation contractors proposing a small-scale grid-tied photovoltaic system can use this application to seek expedited municipal permitting.

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 document is signed without a notary; the property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date it, and no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Permit
Download the unified solar permit, which includes the eligibility checklist and application.
2
Complete The Checklist And Application
Answer the eligibility questions and provide the requested property, contractor, roofing, mounting, and system details.
3
Gather Plans And Supporting Materials
Prepare the required plans and component specifications; include a certified design professional letter when the checklist requires one.
4
Submit The Materials
Submit the completed forms, plans, and permit fee to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the New York State Unified Solar Permit?: No. This document is signed without a notary. The property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date it; no notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the New York State Unified Solar Permit?: Submit the completed forms, required plans, and permit fee to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.
What materials must accompany the solar permit application?: The instructions call for the eligibility checklist, one set of plans, the application, and the permit fee. Plans include a site plan, an electrical diagram, and component specification sheets.
What happens if a solar system does not qualify for expedited review?: The checklist says a system that answers No to any of questions 1–10 must use the standard permitting process. A No to questions 11–13 requires a letter from a professional engineer or registered architect.

Need something notarized?

This New York State Unified Solar Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Enfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.