Highlands, NY · Orange County
Building Permit Application
The Town of Highlands Building Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval for new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, or a change of use on property in the town.
- 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 application to request a building permit from the Town of Highlands Building Department. It asks for property, applicant, project, construction, and contractor details, and requires plans and specifications; outdoor work also requires plot plans. The packet includes an applicant’s sworn statement and a separate workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible owner-occupied homeowners. Submit the completed application and required supporting documents to the Building Department before beginning the work.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking a Highlands building permit for construction, alterations, demolition, or a change of use need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has an applicant jurat, and the BP-1 exemption affidavit has a separate notarization block; the applicant or eligible homeowner signs the applicable statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Highlands building permit packet and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Fill In The Required Details
Complete the application and applicable affidavit, and gather the plans, insurance documents, and other materials the packet requests.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable statement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed, notarized packet and required supporting documents to the Town of Highlands Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highlands. 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 applicable form fields, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant jurat or BP-1 affidavit during the video session and submit the notarized packet to the Town of Highlands Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The application includes a sworn applicant statement with a jurat. The packet also includes a separate BP-1 affidavit with its own notarization block for eligible owner-occupied homeowners claiming the described exemption.
- Who signs the notarized statements?
- The named applicant signs the application’s sworn statement. If using the BP-1 exemption affidavit, the eligible homeowner signs that affidavit. The person signing should appear before the notary for the applicable notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize a document during a remote session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other Orange County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.