Malverne, NY · Nassau County
Residential Building Permit Application
This packet contains the Village of Malverne residential building permit application and supporting materials for property owners and applicants seeking approval for residential construction or work started without a permit.
- 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 packet to apply for a residential building permit in Malverne, including applications for new work and requests to maintain or legalize work begun earlier. The instructions list supporting materials that may apply to the project, such as plans, surveys, affidavits, and trade permit applications. Malverne requires a permit before work starts, and incomplete applications will not be accepted; check the instructions for project-specific requirements and submit the required materials to the Building Department.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Malverne residential building permit should use this packet and provide the supporting documents required for their project.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks on the Building Permit Application; the property owner and applicant sign their respective lines before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Malverne residential building permit packet and review the instructions for your project type.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable information and gather the supporting materials listed in the packet. Leave notarized signature lines blank.
- 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 required owner and applicant lines during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the signed application and required supporting documents to the Malverne Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Malverne. 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 building permit application notarized online?
- Complete the form but leave the signature lines blank. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the required lines during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize every document in this packet?
- The Building Permit Application instructions require notarized signatures, and the application includes sworn-to-before-me blocks for the owner and applicant. Check the packet and confirm any other signature requirements with the Building Department.
- Can I use online notarization for this Malverne application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village Building Department if you have questions about submitting a remotely notarized application.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The packet lists supporting materials that depend on the project, including plans, surveys, affidavits, and trade permit applications where applicable. Review the instructions and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Residential Building Permit Application in other Nassau County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.