Kensington, NY · Nassau County
Building Permit Application
The Building Permit Application is for property owners or their representatives seeking Village of Kensington approval for construction, renovations, or other listed building 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
The application identifies the property, owner, applicant, proposed work, and permit fees, and includes the owner’s authorization and agreement to the listed conditions. The Village says to submit two copies with original signatures where required, the applicable fee, and detailed plans; the owner’s sworn statement appears at the end of the form. A permit is not valid until the Building Inspector stamps and signs it.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives applying to the Village of Kensington for a permit for additions, renovations, new residences, or other listed building work need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to statement and notary signature line; the property owner signs the statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Kensington Building Permit Application and review its instructions and conditions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, project, and fee details. Leave the sworn statement unsigned until your notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner’s sworn statement during the video appointment so the notary can complete the notary section.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit two copies with original signatures where required, the applicable fee, and the required plans to the Village of Kensington.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kensington. 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 owner’s statement notarized?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the owner’s sworn statement until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will witness your signature and complete the notary section.
- Do I need to submit two copies of the application?
- The form says to submit the application in duplicate, with original signatures where required. It also calls for the applicable fee and detailed plans.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized form.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for two detailed sets of architectural or structural plans prepared to scale and bearing the design professional’s original seal and signature, along with the applicable fee.
Building Permit Application in other Nassau County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.