Village of Bergen, NY · Genesee County
Driveway Permit Application
This application requests Village of Bergen approval for a new or modified driveway, and property owners submit it with project details and required supporting materials.
- 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 form to apply for a Village of Bergen driveway permit and provide the project location, owner and contractor details, driveway dimensions, surface materials, and other project information. The village requires the permit fee and a to-scale parcel drawing; a survey map or drainage plan may also be required. Shared driveways require a shared access and maintenance agreement before approval. The packet also includes a homeowner affidavit of exemption that may need notarization.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Village of Bergen permit to construct or modify a driveway should complete the application and provide the required project materials.
Why it needs a notary
The attached workers’ compensation exemption affidavit has a sworn-to-before-me block; the homeowner signing that affidavit must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Village of Bergen driveway permit application packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the project, owner, contractor, driveway, and property details; prepare the requested drawing and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If completing the attached homeowner exemption affidavit, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the live video session and receive the notarized document.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed packet, required supporting materials, and permit fee 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 permit packet?
- Complete the homeowner affidavit, then sign it in the presence of a commissioned online notary during a live video session. Include the notarized affidavit with your permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the driveway application?
- The application itself has no notary block in the provided text. The attached homeowner workers’ compensation exemption affidavit includes a sworn-to-before-me block and calls for the homeowner’s signature before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. You can sign the affidavit remotely with a commissioned online notary, subject to the receiving office’s requirements.
- What should I include with my application?
- The form calls for a to-scale parcel drawing showing the proposed driveway’s location and dimensions. A current survey map or stormwater management and drainage plan may also be required; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Driveway Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.