Gerry, NY · Chautauqua County
Demolition Permit Application
The Town of Gerry Demolition Permit Application is for property owners seeking approval to demolish a building and must be submitted with required plans and supporting documents.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gerry · Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- gerryny.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Use this application to request a Town of Gerry permit for building demolition. It collects property, owner, applicant, contractor, utility, and demolition details, and requires a site plan and signatures from the property owner and applicable utility providers. The town requires the completed application and supporting documents before issuing a permit; an asbestos survey and a signed, notarized asbestos document must also be submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to demolish a building in Gerry must complete the application and submit the required site plan, supporting documents, and asbestos materials.
Why it needs a notary
The asbestos addendum has a notary line; the permit applicant signs the acknowledgment of reading and understanding its rules before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Gerry demolition permit application and asbestos addendum.
- 2
Fill In the Forms
Complete the application details and asbestos acknowledgment, and gather the site plan and required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the asbestos addendum with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the addendum during your video appointment and receive the notarized copy.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application, notarized asbestos document, and required supporting materials to the Town of Gerry.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gerry. 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 asbestos addendum notarized?
- Complete the addendum, then book an online notarization. Sign the acknowledgment while you meet with a commissioned online notary by video, and submit the notarized copy with your demolition permit application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire demolition permit application?
- The form specifically requires a signed and notarized copy of the asbestos document. Its notary line is for the permit applicant; the application itself does not state that it must be notarized.
- Can I sign the asbestos addendum online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Sign the addendum during the online video session.
- What supporting documents does the town require?
- The application process list calls for a site plan and workers’ compensation document; a septic approval letter is required for buildings with an existing septic system. The asbestos addendum also calls for an asbestos survey and a signed, notarized copy.
- When should I confirm the town's submission requirements?
- The form lists documents required before permit issuance. If you are unsure whether your project needs a particular document or how to submit it, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Demolition Permit Application in other New York cities
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