Goshen, NY · Orange County
Building Permit Application
The Town of Goshen Building & Zoning Department uses this application to review proposed construction, alterations, additions, repairs, removals, or demolition and issue a building 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
Applicants provide property, owner, project, contractor, insurance, and construction details, and draw a plot diagram showing buildings, lot lines, and setbacks. The application instructions require a complete submission with two sets of plans and specifications; work may not begin until the Building Department issues a permit. A notice about truss-type, pre-engineered wood, or timber construction is included for applicable residential projects.
Who needs it
An owner or authorized applicant proposing construction, an addition, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, pool, sign, deck, shed, or garage in the Town of Goshen needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant named in the sworn statement signs before a notary public, who completes the jurat marked “Sworn to before me”; the separate construction notice has signature fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Goshen Building Permit Application and review its instructions and required supporting materials.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the project and property fields, prepare the plot diagram, and gather the plans and specifications.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant's sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement when instructed during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Goshen Building & Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 complete the notarized section?
- Fill out the application and sworn statement, but wait to sign the statement until you are with a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the jurat after you swear to the statement.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- The form instructions call for a plot plan and two complete sets of plans and specifications describing the proposed work. Check with the Town Building & Zoning Department about your project submission.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- When can construction begin?
- The application instructions state that work covered by the application may not begin before the Building Department issues a building permit.
Building Permit Application in other Orange County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.