Kensington, NY · Nassau County
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
This application lets a Kensington property owner request a Certificate of Occupancy by certifying that permitted construction or modifications followed approved plans and applicable requirements.
- 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 owner uses this form to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or other structures at a Kensington property. It asks the owner to identify the premises and permit numbers, certify that the work followed approved plans and applicable requirements, and disclose any listed zoning variances. The form states that a $500 fee is required and that the owner’s signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or structures in the Village of Kensington should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the application’s owner signature line before a notary, who completes the jurat beginning “Sworn to before me.”
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Kensington Application for Certificate of Occupancy.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the premises and permit details, owner information, and any applicable zoning variances.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the owner’s signature and confirm the Village accepts it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner signature line during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and required $500 fee to the Village of Kensington Building Department.
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 apply for a Certificate of Occupancy in Kensington?
- Complete the application with the premises and permit details, sign before a notary, and submit it with the required $500 fee to the Village of Kensington Building Department.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the owner’s signature must be notarized and provides a “Sworn to before me” jurat.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm the Village will accept the remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- What information and fee does the application request?
- The form requests the premises address, permit numbers and dates, owner information, and any applicable zoning variances. It states that the required fee is $500.
- What if I am unsure how to submit the application?
- Contact the Village of Kensington Building Department about submission details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Application for Certificate of Occupancy in other Nassau County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.