Milan, NY · Dutchess County
Workers’ Compensation Exemption Forms
This packet explains and provides workers’ compensation exemption forms for general contractors, businesses, and eligible homeowners submitting building permit applications to the Town of Milan.
- 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 packet describes proof of workers’ compensation coverage or exemption that a permit applicant must provide before a city, town, or village issues a building permit. It includes a business exemption certificate and a BP-1 affidavit for qualifying owners of one- to four-family owner-occupied residences. Homeowners using BP-1 must meet the form’s work and employment conditions, and the affidavit must be sworn before a notary or county clerk.
Who needs it
Building permit applicants who seek to document workers’ compensation exemption, including eligible owners of one- to four-family owner-occupied residences, may need the relevant form.
Why it needs a notary
The BP-1 carries a sworn-before-me jurat, and the homeowner who certifies the exemption must sign the affidavit before a notary public or county clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Forms
Download the packet and identify whether the business exemption certificate or homeowner BP-1 applies to your building permit.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Form
Fill in the required information and review the exemption statements and conditions before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the BP-1 jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the BP-1 during the live video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed form and any required proof with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Milan. 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 BP-1 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the applicable BP-1 sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
- Do I need to notarize every form in this packet?
- The BP-1 includes a sworn-before-me jurat for the homeowner’s signature. The packet also contains a business exemption certificate; check the relevant form and permit instructions to determine what applies.
- Who can use the BP-1 exemption affidavit?
- The form is for an owner of a one-, two-, three- or four-family owner-occupied residence who meets one of the stated work and hiring conditions. Review the complete form before signing.
- Can I complete the BP-1 with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the receiving permit office will accept a remotely notarized BP-1; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Milan
Workers’ Compensation Exemption Forms in other Dutchess County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.