Village of Caledonia, NY · Livingston County
Building Permit Application
This six-page application requests a Village of Caledonia building permit and is filed by property owners or contractors before construction, renovation, demolition, or other listed work begins.
- 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 application collects property, owner, contractor, project, and permit-type details, and includes project requirements, insurance instructions, and a notarized BP-1 affidavit of exemption for qualifying owner-occupied residences. The Village requires a permit before construction begins; applicants must submit the requested plot plan, building plans, and insurance proof or applicable exemption documents. A permit is issued only after the application is reviewed and determined complete and the proposed work complies with applicable requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning listed construction or other work in the Village of Caledonia must submit this application before starting work.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Caledonia Building Permit Application and review its instructions and requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, and project details. Gather the required plans and insurance documents; complete the BP-1 if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If you need to submit the BP-1, arrange an online notarization for the qualifying homeowner's signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the BP-1 during the online video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the application, notarized BP-1 if applicable, plans, and required insurance documents to the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Caledonia. 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 information, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the notarized form with your application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The notary block appears on the attached BP-1 Affidavit of Exemption. The qualifying homeowner signs that affidavit before a notary; the form does not show a notary block for the main application.
- Who can file the BP-1 affidavit?
- The form limits BP-1 to qualifying owners of 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-family owner-occupied residences who meet the stated work and insurance conditions. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the BP-1?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. The Village instructions also say its Clerk can notarize the BP-1 during listed weekday office hours.
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
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