Bethlehem, NY · Albany County
Building Permit Instruction Sheet and Application
This application requests a Town of Bethlehem building permit and is filed by the property owner or an authorized signer for proposed construction, alterations, additions, or other listed work.
- 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 form applies for a permit to build, alter, renovate, or occupy a property and collects details about the proposed work, owner, contractor, and building plans. The Town of Bethlehem requires a completed, signed application before work starts; the instructions say the signature must be notarized if the applicant signing is not the owner. Supporting plans, plot plans, and insurance documentation may also be required before permit release.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents, architects, or contractors seeking a Bethlehem building permit for proposed work must complete and submit this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Instruction Sheet and Application from the Town of Bethlehem.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the application in ink and gather any required plans, plot plans, and insurance documentation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary if the signer is not the property owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application’s affidavit during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and supporting documents to the Bethlehem Building Division; do not include payment with the application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bethlehem. 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 Bethlehem building permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign the affidavit during the video session. Submit the notarized form and required supporting materials to the Town.
- Do I need to notarize this building permit application?
- The instructions say the application must be signed and notarized if the signer is someone other than the owner. The application includes a sworn affidavit jurat.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm the Town’s submission requirements if you are unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form may require plot plans, building plans, and proof of contractor insurance. Requirements depend on the proposed work; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Bethlehem
Building Permit Instruction Sheet and Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.