Do I need a notary for the accessory structures permit application?

No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the application?

Email PDF application documents to code@townofulyssesny.gov, the preferred method, or bring or mail the completed packet and relevant attachments to the office.

What attachments are required?

The checklist requires insurance certificates and a plot plan, among other items. Design plans are also required, and additional materials may be needed depending on the project.

Does submitting the application authorize construction?

No. The application is not a building permit. Work is not authorized until the application has been reviewed and the permit issued.

Ulysses, NY · Tompkins County

No notary required

Building Permit Application: Accessory Structures

Property owners and their authorized representatives use this application to request a Town of Ulysses building permit for an accessory structure.

What this form is

This application is for proposed accessory-structure construction or work and is not itself a building permit; work cannot begin until the application is reviewed and a permit is issued. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, project location and description, structure and utility information, and a signature. Applicants must submit the checklist and required attachments, including insurance certificates and a plot plan.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for an accessory-structure building permit, or representatives applying on an owner’s behalf, should complete this application.

How to submit it

Email PDF application documents to [email protected], the town’s preferred method, or bring or mail the completed packet and relevant attachments to the office. The permit fee is calculated after submission, and review begins after it is paid.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the accessory structures building permit application and its checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, project, structure, and utility details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to include required insurance certificates, a plot plan, design plans, and any other applicable materials.
4
Submit To The Town
Email PDF documents to [email protected], or bring or mail the completed packet and attachments to the office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the accessory structures permit application?: No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the application?: Email PDF application documents to [email protected], the preferred method, or bring or mail the completed packet and relevant attachments to the office.
What attachments are required?: The checklist requires insurance certificates and a plot plan, among other items. Design plans are also required, and additional materials may be needed depending on the project.
Does submitting the application authorize construction?: No. The application is not a building permit. Work is not authorized until the application has been reviewed and the permit issued.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application: Accessory Structures doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ulysses form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.