City of Poughkeepsie, NY · Dutchess County
Affidavit of Final Construction Application for Certificate of Occupancy
This affidavit supports a Certificate of Occupancy application in Poughkeepsie; the applicant or agent files it with the Building Department after construction or other permitted 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
Use this affidavit when applying to the Poughkeepsie Building Department for a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or structure after construction or other permitted work. The applicant or agent swears that the work follows approved plans and applicable building law, identifies their construction-supervision qualifications, and states that required electrical approval and, if site work was done, an as-built site survey have been filed.
Who needs it
An applicant or the applicant’s agent seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or structure in Poughkeepsie completes and files this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Final Construction Application for Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Poughkeepsie.
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Fill In the Details
Enter the applicant, permit, property, and construction information, and select the applicable construction-supervision role.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary. Leave the sworn-signature section for the appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identity and swear to the affidavit during the live video session, then sign as directed by the notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit and the required supporting documents to the Poughkeepsie Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Poughkeepsie. 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 this affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. You’ll verify your identity, sign during a live video session, and receive the notarized document to submit to the Building Department.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this affidavit?
- The form states that a copy of electrical inspection approval and, if site work was done, a copy of an as-built site survey must be filed with the Building Department.
- Can this affidavit be notarized remotely?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn signature in a live online session.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the City of Poughkeepsie Building Department as the department handling the Certificate of Occupancy application. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.