City of Newburgh, NY · Orange County
Vacant Building Registration Form
This five-page form registers a vacant property with the Newburgh Office of Code Compliance and is filed by the owner or responsible party with required fees and supporting documents.
- 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
Newburgh uses this form to register each vacant property, collect owner and agent details, document the building’s condition and security, and record plans for sale, renovation, demolition, or reuse. The owner or responsible party must submit it with required attachments and fees within 30 days of assuming ownership or within 10 days after municipal notice, whichever comes first. Registration must be renewed annually while the property remains vacant, and changes to registration information must be reported within 30 days.
Who needs it
Owners or responsible parties must file a separate registration for each vacant property with the Newburgh Office of Code Compliance by the applicable deadline.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or responsible party signs the sworn attestation before a notary; the form includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Vacant Building Registration Form from the Newburgh Office of Code Compliance.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide property, owner, agent, building condition, security, insurance, and property-plan details; gather required attachments and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn attestation.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the attestation before the notary during the live video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized form, required attachments, and fees to the Newburgh Office of Code Compliance by the stated deadline.
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 vacant building registration online?
- Complete the form, book an appointment with a commissioned online notary, and sign the sworn attestation during a live video session. Submit the notarized form and required attachments to the Office of Code Compliance.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The attestation says the signer is first duly sworn, and the form provides a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The owner or responsible party should sign before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the receiving office if you have questions about its submission process.
- What must I submit with the registration?
- The form identifies required fees and supporting materials, including an insurance certificate and an indemnity bond. Restoration plans may also be required if you intend to return the building to productive use within a year.
- When is the registration due?
- Submit it within 30 days of assuming ownership of a vacant property or within 10 days after receiving municipal notice, whichever comes first. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Vacant Building Registration Form in other New York cities
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