Village of Goshen, NY · Orange County
Building Permit Application
The Village of Goshen Building Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other work on a property in the village.
- 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
Submit this application to the Village of Goshen Building Department when seeking a building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other listed work. The form requests property, owner and applicant details, the existing and intended use, project dimensions, estimated cost, and other project information. Applicants must submit it in duplicate with a plot plan and two complete sets of plans and specifications; work cannot begin before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Village of Goshen building permit for construction, an addition, alteration, repair, demolition, or other work described in the application needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a New York State jurat; the applicant named in the application must swear to its statements and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Goshen Building Permit Application and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the application and plot diagram, and prepare the required plans and specifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s required jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant takes the oath and signs the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the application in duplicate with the plot plan and required plans and specifications to the Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Goshen. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant takes the oath and signs the form during a video session before submitting it with the required plans and plot diagram.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the applicant is sworn before a notary, with a space for the applicant’s signature and the notary’s county.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for a duplicate application, a plot plan drawn on the form’s diagram, and two complete sets of plans and specifications.
- Can I start work after filing the application?
- No. The form says work covered by the application may not begin before the Building Department issues a building permit.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. If you are unsure whether the Village will accept the notarized application, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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