Volney, NY · Oswego County
Stove and Fireplace Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Volney building permit for installing or altering a wood stove, pellet stove, fireplace, or other listed heating appliance at a property in town.
- 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 to the Code Enforcement Officer for a building permit for work involving a wood stove, pellet stove, fireplace, or other listed project. Applicants provide the property and project details, estimated value, contractor information, and required insurance and inspection materials; manufacturer’s specifications must accompany the application. An eligible owner-occupant may also complete the included workers’ compensation and disability benefits exemption affidavit, which must be notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning covered stove or fireplace work in Volney should submit the permit application, with the required project, contractor, insurance, and supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The included homeowner exemption affidavit has a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the homeowner signing the affidavit must sign and swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Town of Volney stove and fireplace building permit packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, project, estimated value, and contractor information; attach manufacturer’s specifications and required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using the homeowner exemption affidavit, schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the homeowner affidavit during the live video session, as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed packet and required attachments to the Town of Volney Code Enforcement Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Volney. 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 homeowner exemption affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
- The application itself does not show a notary block. The included homeowner exemption affidavit does: it must be sworn to before a notary public by the homeowner signing it.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit in a live video session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with this application?
- The form asks for manufacturer’s specifications and completed contractor information. It also requires proof of workers’ compensation and liability coverage, as applicable, and says all packet sheets must be completed before a permit can be issued.