Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Elevator Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Richmond permit for elevator work and provide project, property, contractor, and contact information.
What this form is
The Elevator Permit Application requests information about the property, owner, contractor, proposed work, project value, and elevator details. It is an application only and does not authorize work to begin; the form says no work may start until a permit is posted at the job site. Owners applying for work in Richmond are instructed to submit a Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification with the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking a Richmond permit for elevator work should complete this application and provide the requested project and contact information.
How to submit it
For owners applying for work in Richmond, the form says to submit the application with the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification through the city's OneDrive or by mail. It also says a copy of the contractor's state and business licenses must be on file before a permit is issued.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the form calls for no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Elevator Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the requested property, owner, contractor, work, project value, elevator, and contact details.
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Gather Required Documents
Owners applying for work in Richmond are instructed to include a Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification. A copy of the contractor's state and business licenses must be on file before issuance.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and the named owner documents through the city's OneDrive or by mail, as stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Elevator Permit Application request?
- It asks for property and owner details, contractor information, the proposed work and structure use, project value, elevator details, and contact information.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevator Permit Application?
- No. This application has no notary block. The form calls for no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Elevator Permit Application?
- For owners applying for work in Richmond, the form says to submit the application with the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification through the city's OneDrive or by mail.
Need something notarized?
This Elevator Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.