Greenwich, CT · Fairfield County
Demolition Permit Application Package
This package is for property owners and demolition contractors applying to demolish a Greenwich structure built before 1940 and larger than 500 square feet.
- 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
Greenwich requires this package for a demolition permit for each primary or accessory structure that was built before 1940 and is larger than 500 square feet. It lists the application materials, signatures, notifications, utility documentation, and town approvals required. The checklist calls for a notarized property-owner signature on the application and a notarized Affidavit of Notification of Demolition, along with supporting items such as a tax card, aerial photo, contractor license, and proof of certified mailing.
Who needs it
Property owners and demolition contractors need this package when applying to demolish a Greenwich structure built before 1940 and larger than 500 square feet.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a notarized property-owner signature, and the Affidavit of Notification of Demolition must be notarized; the property owner signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Package
Download Greenwich’s demolition permit application package for structures built before 1940 and larger than 500 square feet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the owner and contractor information and gather the checklist items, including the tax card, aerial photo, license, and mailing proof.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary for the property-owner signature and the notarized demolition notification affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
The required signer appears by video and signs the applicable document when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required supporting documents to Greenwich’s Building Inspection Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenwich. 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 get the owner’s demolition application signature notarized?
- Complete the application fields, then have the property owner sign the application’s notarized signature section during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize the Affidavit of Notification of Demolition?
- Yes. Greenwich’s checklist says to complete and submit a notarized Affidavit of Notification of Demolition, and to mail it to adjacent and adjoining property owners.
- Can I use an online notary for this Greenwich form?
- Connecticut authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarization under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.
- Where do I submit the completed demolition permit package?
- Submit the application package to Greenwich’s Building Inspection Division as directed by the town. For questions about required materials or submission, contact the relevant town office; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.