Do I need a notary for the building permit application?

No. The application has an owner's signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests property and owner details, the work location and description, building and occupancy information, estimated cost, contractor and license information, and whether work has started.

Who completes this application?

The form includes spaces for the building owner’s information and signature, along with project details and information about the contractor who will perform the work.

Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Property owners apply to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources for a building permit by describing the proposed work and providing project details.

What this form is

This application is for building permit requests under the U.S. Virgin Islands Building Codes. It asks for the property identification and location, owner and lessee information, a description of the proposed work, building and occupancy details, estimated cost, contractor and license information, and whether work has started. The form also includes spaces for the owner's signature and date.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a building permit for proposed work should complete the application with the requested property, project, and contractor details.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists phone numbers for the STX and STT/STJ districts.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form 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 building permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, work location, proposed work, building, occupancy, cost, and contractor details requested.
3
Review And Sign
Review your entries, then sign and date the owner's signature line.
4
Submit To The Department
Submit the application to the department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the building permit application?: No. The application has an owner's signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the building permit application?: Submit it to the department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists phone numbers for the STX and STT/STJ districts.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests property and owner details, the work location and description, building and occupancy information, estimated cost, contractor and license information, and whether work has started.
Who completes this application?: The form includes spaces for the building owner’s information and signature, along with project details and information about the contractor who will perform the work.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Department of Planning and Natural Resources form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.