Carthage, NC · Moore County

No notary required

Development Permit Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Carthage development permit for listed residential, commercial, or property projects.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Town of Carthage development permit for projects such as building, altering, demolishing, opening a business, or installing a sign. The application asks for applicant and project details and requires a site plan or drawing with specified measurements and materials, except for activities marked as not needing a site map. By signing, applicants accept responsibility for any further action needed for building inspections or other permits.

Who needs it

Property owners or representatives applying for a development permit for a project listed on the form need to complete and sign this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed form to [email protected]. The form lists the Town of Carthage at 4396 Hwy 15/501, Carthage, NC 28327.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Development Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant and project information, select the proposed activity, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather the Site Plan

    Include a site plan or drawing with required dimensions, distances, heights, and proposed materials unless your activity is marked as not needing a site map.

  4. 4

    Email the Application

    Email the completed application to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Development Permit Application?
Email the completed application to [email protected]. The form also lists the Town of Carthage address as 4396 Hwy 15/501, Carthage, NC 28327.
What projects can I apply for with this form?
The form covers projects including new or altered residences and commercial buildings, accessory uses or structures, mobile homes, businesses, home occupations, demolitions, and signs.
Do I need to include a site plan?
Each application must include a site plan or drawing with the listed project details, except for activities marked on the form as not needing a site map.

Need something notarized?

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