Duck, NC · Dare County

No notary required

Development Permit Application

The Town of Duck Development Permit Application collects project details and contractor information from owners or applicants seeking approval for development work.

What this form is

Use this application for proposed building construction, land-disturbing activity, or trade work in Duck, including new construction, repairs, grading, and vegetation removal. It asks for the project address, work description, property and applicant details, project costs, zoning and floodplain information when applicable, and contractor information. House-moving details are also requested when applicable.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants planning development work in Duck should complete the sections that apply to their project and contractors.

How to submit it

The form lists the Department of Community Development at PO Box 8369, 1200 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina 27949. It also lists the department phone number as (252) 255-1234.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Duck Development Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicable Sections

    Enter project, property, applicant, and contractor details, and complete sections that apply to the work.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Information

    Provide a copy of the workers’ compensation certificate where requested and a sketch if vegetation is to be preserved.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    The applicant signs and dates the application; the property owner also signs and dates it if different from the applicant.

  5. 5

    Contact The Department

    The form lists the Department of Community Development at PO Box 8369, 1200 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina 27949.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Duck Development Permit Application for?
It collects project, property, zoning, floodplain, and contractor information for proposed development work, including construction, land-disturbing activity, and trade work.
Who completes the Development Permit Application?
A property owner or applicant provides project information. The form also has sections for contractors and signatures for the applicant and, if different, the property owner.
Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Application?
No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date it.
How do I submit the Development Permit Application?
The form lists the Department of Community Development at PO Box 8369, 1200 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina 27949. Call (252) 255-1234 for department contact.

Need something notarized?

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