Ulysses, NY · Tompkins County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Application

Commercial property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a Town of Ulysses building permit for commercial construction projects.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for commercial construction in the Town of Ulysses; submitting it does not authorize work. The packet asks for applicant and owner contacts, project details, scope, estimated cost, and a signature, and includes a checklist of plans, insurance certificates, and other project-specific attachments. The town reviews the application after required materials are submitted and the permit fee is paid.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or contractors planning commercial construction in Ulysses should complete and submit this application before starting work.

How to submit it

Complete the packet with relevant attachments and email PDF documents to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. The town calculates the permit fee after submission, and review begins after payment.

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. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the commercial building permit application packet and review its instructions and checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and owner contact details, project information, scope of work, estimated cost, and the required signature and date.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include relevant checklist items, such as insurance certificates, site and design plans, and energy code compliance proof.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Email PDF application documents and attachments to [email protected]. Pay the fee calculated by the town; review begins after payment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?
No. The application asks for a signature and date, but does not require notarization or identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?
Email PDF application documents and relevant attachments to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. The town calculates the fee after submission, and review begins after payment.
What attachments are required with the application?
The checklist includes insurance certificates, a site plan, design plans, and energy code compliance proof. Other items may apply depending on the project, such as health department approval or a letter of authorization.
Does submitting this application authorize construction?
No. The application states that no work is authorized until it has been reviewed and a building permit has been issued.

Need something notarized?

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