Southeast, NY · Putnam County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application requests a residential building permit for proposed construction or renovation in the Town of Southeast, and is filed with the Building Department by the owner or 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 application to describe residential construction, renovation, additions, and related work, and provide property, contractor, and project details. The Town of Southeast Building Department requires a completed, signed application as part of a complete permit submission; supporting plans, approvals, licenses, and other documents may also be required depending on the project. If the applicant is not the property owner, the application materials include an Owner Consent Form for the owner to authorize the submission.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a residential building permit in Southeast should submit this application, with owner consent when the applicant is not the property owner.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner Consent Form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat, which the property owner signs before a notary when authorizing another applicant.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Residential Building Permit Application and review the submittal requirements and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Enter the property and project information, and prepare supporting documents. Include the Owner Consent Form if the applicant is not the property owner.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If owner consent is needed, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner Consent Form.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the consent form during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
File the completed application and applicable supporting materials 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
- How do I get the Owner Consent Form notarized?
- Complete the owner consent details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs the form during the video session.
- Do I need notarization for this application?
- The Owner Consent Form has a jurat when the applicant is not the property owner. The application also says a signed, notarized final-cost affidavit may be required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Use a commissioned online notary and check that the notarized document meets the Town’s submission requirements.
- What else may I need to submit with the application?
- The checklist may call for site plans, construction documents, approvals, contractor licenses, insurance certificates, and an application fee. Requirements depend on the proposed work; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Residential Building Permit Application in other New York cities
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