City of Amsterdam, NY · Montgomery County
Building Permit Application
This four-page application requests a building permit for proposed construction or property work in Amsterdam and is filed with the city’s Engineering Department Office of Building and Zoning Enforcement.
- 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 owner and contractor details, describe the proposed work, identify construction and soil information, and report estimated costs. The city asks applicants to attach applicable insurance or exemption documents and drawings or plans, and to complete all pertinent information or the application will be returned. The signed application also includes commitments about code compliance and scheduling inspections before seeking a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy.
Who needs it
Property owners or their contractors proposing construction, alterations, demolition, or other listed work in Amsterdam use this application to request a building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or other undersigned applicant signs the sworn statement before the notary, using the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat completed by a notary public or Commissioner of Deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page building permit application from the City of Amsterdam.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, contractor, proposed work, construction, and estimated cost details; gather applicable insurance documents and plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the remote session so the notary can complete the “Sworn to before me” jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and required attachments to the city’s building and zoning office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Amsterdam. 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 building permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application and gather required attachments, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the jurat during the video session, and submit the notarized form and supporting materials to the city.
- Do I need to attach plans or insurance documents?
- The form requests applicable workers’ compensation and disability benefits documents or homeowner exemption forms, plus drawings, site plans, or stamped plans describing the property and proposed work.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Check that the city will accept your notarized application before submitting it; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What happens after the application is notarized?
- Submit the completed application and required attachments to Amsterdam’s Engineering Department Office of Building and Zoning Enforcement. The form also asks applicants to arrange required inspections and refers to certificates issued after inspection.
Other forms in City of Amsterdam
Building Permit Application in other Montgomery County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.