Walden, NY · Orange County
Building Permit Application
The Village of Walden Building Permit Application collects project, property, and owner details for people seeking approval for construction, alterations, repairs, or other listed work.
- 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 three-page application to describe the proposed work, identify the property owner and applicant or contractor, and provide project and building details for Village review. The form includes an owner statement declaring the information accurate, an authorization for an agent to act for the owner, and a site drawing checklist. Submit it when applying to the Village of Walden for a building permit; the form also lists supporting insurance documents and plans to provide.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Village of Walden building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other work listed on the form need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the property owner signs the accuracy declaration in front of the notary and completes the venue and date fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the current Building Permit Application from the Village of Walden.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the property, owner, applicant, project, and construction details; gather the supporting items listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign the owner declaration until you meet the notary by video and follow their instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the Village of Walden Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Walden. 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 get the owner statement notarized?
- Complete the application fields first, but wait to sign the owner declaration. Meet by video with a commissioned online notary, sign when instructed, and follow the Village’s submission directions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a jurat for the owner’s sworn declaration that the information is accurate. The property owner should sign that statement in front of the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Walden form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s sworn statement by video.
- What supporting materials does the application mention?
- The form lists insurance documents for contractors or homeowners and calls for a property footprint drawing and a detailed drawing on a separate sheet. 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.