Southeast, NY · Putnam County
Commercial Building Permit Application
This six-page application collects project, property, contractor, and construction details from people seeking a commercial building permit from the Town of Southeast Building Department.
- 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
The application is for commercial building work, including new construction, additions, changes of use, and tenant-space projects. It requests information about the property, project, occupancy, contractors, and required supporting documents; applicants must also agree to follow applicable laws, submitted plans, and inspection requirements. The form lists a notarized owner consent section when the applicant is not the property owner, and identifies a notarized final-cost affidavit among documents that may be required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a commercial building permit in the Town of Southeast use this application, with owner consent required when the applicant is not the property owner.
Why it needs a notary
The owner consent form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the property owner signs the consent before a notary when someone else applies.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Commercial Building Permit Application and owner consent form from the Town of Southeast.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the project and property details. If you are not the owner, have the owner complete the consent section.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner consent form.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the consent during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Include the notarized consent and other required application materials when filing with the Town of Southeast Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southeast. 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
- Which part of the application needs notarization?
- The owner consent form on page six has a sworn-to-before-me notary block. It is required when the applicant is not the property owner. The application also lists notarized documents that may be needed for a Certificate of Occupancy.
- How do I get the owner consent notarized online?
- Complete the owner consent form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Show identification and sign during the video session when directed. Submit the notarized form with your permit application.
- Do I need the property owner to sign?
- The form says owner consent is required when the applicant is not the property owner. The owner or owners should sign the consent section before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. Confirm that the Town of Southeast will accept the notarized document in your filing; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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