City of Newburgh, NY · Orange County
Building Permit Application
This seven-page application collects project, property, owner, applicant, and contractor details for people seeking a building permit from the City of Newburgh.
- 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 permit for construction, additions, alterations, or demolition in Newburgh. It asks for project and property information, supporting plans and documents, and an applicant certification; when the applicant is someone other than the owner, that certification must be signed and notarized before submission. The packet also includes a checklist and a notice about truss-type, pre-engineered wood, or timber construction.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking a Newburgh building permit for construction, additions, alterations, or demolition should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant certification for applicants other than the owner has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the seven-page Building Permit Application from the City of Newburgh.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the project, property, owner, and applicant information, and gather the plans and supporting documents that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If you are applying on the owner’s behalf, schedule notarization for the applicant certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the applicant certification before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the City of Newburgh Department of Code Compliance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Newburgh. 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 certification?
- If you are applying on the owner’s behalf, complete the certification and sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary. The form says this statement must be notarized before submission.
- Do I need to notarize the application if I am the property owner?
- The form directs applicants other than the owner to complete the notarized certification. It does not direct the owner to complete that section.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn certification by video.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a plot or site plan and two sets of plans and complete specifications. Its checklist also identifies supporting items that may apply to your project. 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.