Village of Tuxedo, NY · Orange County
Building Permit Application Package
This package applies for a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, or demolition in Tuxedo and is filed with the Town Building Department by the 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 package to request a Town of Tuxedo building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition. The applicant provides property and project details, plans, and required supporting materials; the package also includes an owner consent affidavit for cases where the owner is not the applicant and a workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible homeowners. After approval, required inspections must be arranged, and a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance is required before using the permitted area.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Town of Tuxedo building permit need this package, and an owner who is not the applicant must also complete the owner consent affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The package includes sworn statements with jurat blocks: the applicant signs the application deposition, and the owner signs the consent affidavit when required, before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Package
Get the building permit application package from the Town of Tuxedo and review its instructions and supporting requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, property, project, and contact details. Include the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement and affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the relevant sworn statements during the online notarization session and follow the notary’s directions.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Pay the applicable fee and submit the completed package and required materials to the Town of Tuxedo Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Tuxedo. 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 sworn statements in this package?
- Complete the relevant sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and follow the town’s instructions for submitting the completed package.
- Do I need to notarize the owner consent affidavit?
- The package includes an owner consent affidavit for cases where the owner is not the applicant, with a sworn statement and notary block. Ask the town if you are unsure whether it applies to your project.
- 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. Use a commissioned online notary and check with the town about how to submit the notarized package.
- What supporting materials does the application call for?
- The instructions call for the required fee, two complete sets of plans, an electronic plan set, and proof of liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation unless an exemption affidavit is provided. Confirm with the town if unsure.
Building Permit Application Package in other New York cities
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