Documents

Notarised power of attorney (apostilled)

Why: Lets a trusted person apply for you if you cannot log in to the platform yourself.

Prepared by

Notary or Armenian consulate

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Power of attorney for a local representative; State registration of rights · only in some cases

Certified Armenian translation of the POA

Why: Authorities accept documents in Armenian, so a foreign-language POA needs a certified translation.

Prepared by

Translation agency and notary

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Power of attorney for a local representative

Ownership or development-right certificate

Why: Proves the land or building is yours or that you have the right to build on it.

Prepared by

Cadastre Committee

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Land rights and zoning check; Sketch design approval; Simplified design assignment (APA); Design permission (architectural-planning assignment); Design approval and construction permit; Demolition permit

Cadastral map / plot coordinates

Why: Shows the exact plot boundaries so the architect can place the building correctly.

Prepared by

Cadastre Committee

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · up to 6 months old

Needed for: Land rights and zoning check

Engineering-geological survey

Why: Studies the soil so the foundation is designed correctly and the building can withstand earthquakes.

Prepared by

Licensed survey firm

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Engineering surveys

Topographic and cadastral survey

Why: Accurately measures the plot's terrain and boundaries, which the design is based on.

Prepared by

Qualified surveyor / geodetic firm

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Engineering surveys

Technical-condition survey conclusion

Why: Assesses the existing building's condition to show whether it is safe to rebuild.

Prepared by

Licensed technical-survey firm

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Engineering surveys · only in some cases

Design brief (technical specification)

Why: Your written requirements to the designer about what you want built.

Prepared by

Developer (with the designer's help)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Architectural and construction design

Design documentation

Why: The full drawings and calculations the building will be built from.

Prepared by

Licensed designer

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Architectural and construction design; Simple design expertise; State complex expertise; Simplified construction permit; Design approval and construction permit

Designer's guarantee letter

Why: For small buildings the designer guarantees in writing that the design meets the codes, instead of an expert review.

Prepared by

Licensed designer

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Designer's guarantee letter; Simplified construction permit; Design approval and construction permit · only in some cases

Positive expert conclusion

Why: Independent experts confirm the design is safe and meets the codes.

Prepared by

Licensed expert organisation (IV: state complex expertise)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Simple design expertise; State complex expertise; Design approval and construction permit · only in some cases

Environmental impact (EIA) conclusion

If the object falls under the EIA law

Why: For large or hazardous projects it confirms they will not cause unacceptable harm to the environment.

Prepared by

Ministry of Environment (report by a licensed firm)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: State complex expertise

Passport or ID card

Why: Confirms who is applying; the platform checks the data automatically.

Prepared by

The applicant

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Simplified design assignment (APA); State registration of rights

Plot plan with the proposed siting

Why: Shows where on the plot the building will stand so the community can check distances and rules.

Prepared by

Architect or designer

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Simplified design assignment (APA); Design permission (architectural-planning assignment)

Heritage authority opinion

Requested by the community

Why: In historic or protected zones it confirms the works will not harm monuments.

Prepared by

Heritage authority (the community sends the request)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Design permission (architectural-planning assignment); Demolition permit · only in some cases

Application (form N 4-1)

Why: The official request asking the community to approve your exterior changes.

Prepared by

Owner or representative

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Sketch design approval

Sketch design

Why: Shows in drawings how the building's exterior will change.

Prepared by

Architect

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Sketch design approval

Permit application (N 2-1 or Պ-ՇԹԴ)

Why: The official request to approve the design and issue the construction permit.

Prepared by

Developer or representative

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Simplified construction permit; Design approval and construction permit

Local duty receipt or 20-digit payment code

Why: Proves you paid the community duty; without it the application will not be reviewed.

Prepared by

State e-payment system (20-digit code)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Simplified construction permit; Design approval and construction permit; Demolition permit

Demolition application (form N 2-2)

Why: The official request to allow demolition of the building.

Prepared by

Owner or representative

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Demolition permit

Demolition design

Why: Describes how the building will be taken down safely without harming neighbours.

Prepared by

Licensed designer

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Demolition permit

Owner's written consent or a contract that allows construction

If you are not the owner (leaseholder, user)

Why: If the land or building is not yours, the owner must allow in writing that you build or make changes there.

Prepared by

Owner (at a notary if needed)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Sketch design approval; Simplified design assignment (APA); Design permission (architectural-planning assignment); Simplified construction permit; Design approval and construction permit; Demolition permit; Completion act and operation permit · only in some cases

Power of attorney or authorization

If a representative, architect or contractor applies

Why: Shows that the architect, contractor or other representative may apply on your behalf.

Prepared by

Owner or developer (registered on urban-permits.e-gov.am)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Sketch design approval; Simplified design assignment (APA); Design permission (architectural-planning assignment); Simplified construction permit; Design approval and construction permit; Demolition permit; Completion act and operation permit · only in some cases

Start-of-works notice (form N 2-5)

Why: Tells the community and the Inspectorate that works are starting so they can inspect.

Prepared by

Developer or representative

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Start-of-works notification

Construction log book

Why: The site diary where all works and inspections are recorded.

Prepared by

Issued with the permit, kept by the contractor

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Construction and supervision

As-built documentation

Why: Show how the building was actually built.

Prepared by

Contractor and technical supervisor

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Construction and supervision; Completion act and operation permit

As-built measurement (with e-cadastre code)

Why: An exact measurement of the finished building that checks it matches the design.

Prepared by

Qualified surveyor (code generated on e-cadastre.am)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Acceptance commission act

Author-supervision opinion

Why: The designer confirms the construction did not depart from the design, or the deviations are minor.

Prepared by

Designer (author supervision)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Acceptance commission act

Completion application (form N 3-3-1)

Why: The official request for the completion act, after which the building can be used.

Prepared by

Developer or representative

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Completion act and operation permit

Acceptance commission act

Why: A commission of specialists confirms the building is finished and ready for use.

Prepared by

Commission formed by the developer

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG · signed

Needed for: Completion act and operation permit; State registration of rights

Local fee receipts

Why: Prove you paid the community fees for the completion act and operation permit.

Prepared by

State e-payment system

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Completion act and operation permit; Automatic completion act

Positive technical-survey conclusion

Why: In the simplified procedure it replaces technical supervision and confirms the house is safe.

Prepared by

Licensed technical-survey firm

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Automatic completion act

Licensed architect's conclusion

Why: An architect confirms the built house does not differ materially from the design.

Prepared by

Licensed architect (based on a surveyor's measurement)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: Automatic completion act

Completion act

Why: Officially confirms the building was built legally and is the basis for registering ownership.

Prepared by

Head of community (urban-permits.e-gov.am)

Format

PDF, JPG, PNG

Needed for: State registration of rights