Mount Hope, NY · Orange County
New Construction Building Permit Application
This packet applies for a Town of Mount Hope building permit for new construction and is filed with the Building Department by the property owner or authorized applicant.
- 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 permit for new construction in the Town of Mount Hope. It requests property, project, building, insurance, and contractor details, and lists supporting materials such as certified plans, a site plan, septic design, and a notarized Applicant Affidavit. The packet also includes inspection requirements and paperwork for final approval, so review all instructions and submit the required documents to the Building Department.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning new construction in the Town of Mount Hope must complete this application and provide the supporting materials required by the Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The Applicant Affidavit contains a jurat; the applicant named in the permit application must sign and swear to its statements before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Permit Packet
Download the Town of Mount Hope new construction building permit packet and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, construction, insurance, and contractor details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the Applicant Affidavit and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the Applicant Affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed packet and required materials to the Town of Mount Hope Building Department for review.
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 Applicant Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign and swear to its statements before a commissioned online notary. Include the notarized affidavit with the permit application packet.
- Do I need to submit plans with this permit application?
- The packet calls for two copies of a certified site plan, septic design, and plans for the proposed structure or system. It also specifies stamped and signed plans for structures of 144 square feet or more.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Building Department whether it accepts the resulting notarized affidavit for this application.
- Where do I submit the completed permit packet?
- The packet identifies the Town of Mount Hope Building Department at 1706 Route 211 West, Otisville, NY 10963. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.