Colonial Beach, VA · Westmoreland County
Principal Structure or Renovation/Addition Permit Application
This 15-page application requests a Town of Colonial Beach building and zoning permit for a new principal structure or renovation or addition, and is filed by the property owner or applicant.
- 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
What this form is
The application collects property, owner, contractor, and construction details for a new principal structure or renovations and additions to an existing principal structure. The Town’s checklist identifies supporting materials that may be required, including construction and site plans, tradesman affidavits, water and sewer information, and erosion and sediment control documents. Submit a complete application packet to the Department of Planning and Community Development; the form warns that missing items can delay permit approval and release.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Colonial Beach building or zoning permit for a new principal structure or renovations or additions to an existing one should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block in the Owner’s Affidavit; an owner acting as contractor signs before a notary when completing that affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Colonial Beach application for a new principal structure or renovations and additions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable owner, property, project, and contractor details, and gather the documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If completing the Owner’s Affidavit as an owner acting as contractor, book a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and acknowledge the Owner’s Affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and applicable supporting documents to Colonial Beach’s Department of Planning and Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colonial Beach. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the completed permit application?
- Submit the completed application and applicable supporting documents to the Town of Colonial Beach Department of Planning and Community Development. The form warns that an incomplete packet can delay approval and permit release.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- No. The form’s notary block appears in the Owner’s Affidavit, which is for an owner acting as contractor. That owner signs and acknowledges the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign the Owner’s Affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize eligible signatures by live video; confirm the Town will accept the notarized affidavit.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The checklist includes construction plans, a site plan, tradesman affidavits, water and sewer information, and erosion and sediment control documents, if applicable. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.