Norfolk, VA · City of Norfolk
Tidewater Joint Permit Application
Applicants use this application to seek review or authorization for projects involving tidal waters, tidal wetlands, dunes, or beaches.
What this form is
The Tidewater Joint Permit Application is for many commercial and noncommercial projects involving tidal waters, tidal wetlands, dunes, or beaches that require review or authorization from regulatory agencies. It asks for applicant, property, agent, contractor, project, location, and adjacent property owner information, along with signatures and project drawings. Include applicable appendices; some projects require additional forms or a different application.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permits or review for a project involving tidal waters, tidal wetlands, dunes, or beaches may use this application.
How to submit it
Submit one completed copy to VMRC by mail or courier at the address on page 1, or email it to [email protected] as a PDF no larger than 10 MB.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; in some cases, notarized signatures may be required before a permit is validated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tidewater Joint Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable general information, project details, and signature sections.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable appendices and project drawings showing the vicinity, plan view, and section view.
- 4
Submit To VMRC
Send one completed copy to VMRC by mail or courier, or email it as a PDF no larger than 10 MB.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tidewater Joint Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The document says notarized signatures may be required in some cases before a permit is validated.
- How do I submit the Tidewater Joint Permit Application?
- Submit one completed copy to VMRC by mail or courier at the address on page 1, or email it as a PDF to [email protected]. The PDF should not exceed 10 MB.
- What drawings must accompany the application?
- All projects must include a vicinity map, a plan view drawing, and a section view drawing. The application includes sample drawings and instructions.
- Does this application cover every tidal project?
- No. The document directs applicants undertaking dredging, excavation, or surface water withdrawal projects to use the Standard JPA form. Other project types may also need different applications or additional forms.
Need something notarized?
This Tidewater Joint Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Norfolk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.