Mount Hope, NY · Orange County
Affidavit of Applicant
The Affidavit of Applicant is a sworn statement from the person named on a Town of Mount Hope building permit application, submitted to support the application and request for 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
This affidavit identifies the applicant’s role and states that they are authorized to perform or arrange the work and file the application. The applicant also swears that the application statements are true to the best of their knowledge and belief and requests approval of the plans and issuance of a permit. Submit it with the building application when seeking permission to commence work.
Who needs it
The applicant named on a Town of Mount Hope building permit application—such as an owner, contractor, agent, architect, engineer, builder, or corporation—needs to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Applicant from the Town of Mount Hope Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Affidavit
Enter the permit and property details and complete the applicant’s role. Wait to sign until the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification, then sign and swear to the affidavit while the notary watches by video.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit with your building permit application to the Town of Mount Hope Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Hope. 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 notarize the Affidavit of Applicant online?
- Complete the affidavit, book an online appointment, and sign while a commissioned online notary watches by video. After notarization, submit the affidavit with your building permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a jurat stating it was sworn to before a notary public, so sign and swear to the statements during the notarization.
- Can this affidavit be notarized remotely in New York?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video.
- What should I do after the affidavit is notarized?
- Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application to the Town of Mount Hope Building Department. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission requirements.