Village of Bergen, NY · Genesee County
Demolition Permit Application
This application requests Village of Bergen approval to demolish a structure and includes a sworn homeowner affidavit for certain workers’ compensation and disability benefits insurance exemptions.
- 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 provide the demolition location, property and owner information, contractor details, and planned demolition methods. The Village says a permit is required for structures with a gross floor or base area of 250 square feet or more; pool demolitions are exempt, and a VCC district requires site plan review. The packet also includes an affidavit for eligible owner-occupants to certify an exemption from specific proof of workers’ compensation coverage.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Village of Bergen demolition permit should complete the application and, if eligible, the included workers’ compensation exemption affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Bergen Demolition Permit Application and its included BP-1 affidavit.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Enter the demolition location, owner and contractor details, project description, and any applicable homeowner affidavit information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If completing the sworn homeowner affidavit, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the remote video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and any applicable notarized affidavit to the Village of Bergen.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Bergen. 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 notarize the affidavit in this demolition permit packet?
- Complete the application and eligible homeowner affidavit, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the completed packet to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the demolition permit application?
- The notary block appears on the included BP-1 homeowner affidavit, not the application section. If you complete that affidavit, the homeowner signs it before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act is performed.
- What demolition work requires a permit in Bergen?
- The form says a permit is required for a structure with a gross floor or base area of 250 square feet or more. Pool demolitions are exempt; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Demolition Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.