How do I complete the single-lot earth change permit application?

Fill in the project and property details, gather the listed plans and supporting documents, and arrange notarization of the seller’s permission letter if using it. Submit the application to DPNR.

Do I need to notarize the entire application?

The form’s notary block is on the included seller permission letter. It does not show a notary block for the main application’s owner signature.

Can I sign the seller letter with a commissioned online notary?

Territorial law’s treatment of remote online notarization is not confirmed here. Confirm with the receiving agency or the Recorder of Deeds if unsure.

Does the 30-day review period mean my application is approved?

No. The form says the 30-day review period begins on the date received, but its end does not give inferred or automatic approval.

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

Earth Change Permit Application Form II – Single Lot

This five-page application requests a single-lot earth change permit from the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources and includes a seller permission letter for buyers building on land under contract.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Department of Planning and Natural Resources · Department of Planning and Natural Resources, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Notarization: Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source: dpnr.vi.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 17, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

licensed online notary
~15 min average
Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

Government-issued photo ID
Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
This form, ready to upload as a PDF

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What this form is

Use this form to apply to DPNR for authorization of proposed earth changes on a single lot. It collects property and project details, zoning and site-plan information, and required submittals, including maps and erosion-control measures. The application also includes a seller’s letter granting a buyer permission to build under a land contract, provided the buyer obtains necessary permits. DPNR notes that review takes 30 days, but the end of that period does not mean the application is approved.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a single-lot earth change permit, or a buyer building under a land contract with the seller’s written permission, may need this form.

Why it needs a notary

The seller signs the included permission letter before a notary; its block says the letter is subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before the notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Form
Download the DPNR Earth Change Permit Application Form II for a single lot.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested owner, parcel, project, zoning, and site information, and gather the listed submittals.
3
Book an Online Notary
If using the seller permission letter, book a commissioned online notary for the seller’s signature.
4
Sign on Video
The seller signs the permission letter during the online notary session.
5
Submit to DPNR
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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You’ll need ID and a webcam.

A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.