Suffolk, VA · City of Suffolk
Standard Joint Permit Application
The Standard Joint Permit Application is for applicants seeking permits for proposed work affecting waters, wetlands, or dune and beach resources in Virginia.
What this form is
The application is used by participating federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to review projects affecting waters, wetlands, and dune or beach resources. It asks for project and applicant details, proposed impacts, project costs, and certifications; required sections and attachments depend on the project. Applicants submit it to VMRC, which distributes it to involved agencies for separate reviews.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing work that affects waters, wetlands, or dune and beach resources may need to complete the applicable sections and attachments.
How to submit it
Submit the application package to VMRC by mail or courier at the address listed on page 1, or by email to [email protected] in PDF format. The document says not to include permit application fees with the JPA.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the instructions say notarized signatures may be required later in some cases before a permit is validated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Standard Joint Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the applicable portions of Sections 1 through 28 and mark the relevant PCN or SPGP checkbox if applicable.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the required drawings and project-specific attachments described in the instructions.
- 4
Submit To VMRC
Send the PDF package to VMRC by mail or courier using the page 1 address, or email it to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Standard Joint Permit Application used for?
- It supports permit reviews for proposed work affecting waters, wetlands, and dune or beach resources by participating regulatory agencies.
- How do I submit the Standard Joint Permit Application?
- Send the application package to VMRC by mail or courier using the address on page 1, or email it as a PDF to [email protected]. Do not include permit application fees.
- Do I need a notary for the Standard Joint Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, though the instructions say notarized signatures may be required in some cases before a permit is validated.
- What attachments may be required with the application?
- Requirements depend on the project. The instructions identify items such as project drawings, adjacent property owner acknowledgement forms, and other project-specific information.
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This Standard Joint Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Suffolk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.