Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Affidavit of Ownership
This affidavit identifies a property owner in Chestnut Ridge and authorizes filing an application for a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy with the Village.
- 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 owner states that they own a specified parcel in the Village of Chestnut Ridge, authorizes filing an application for a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy, and affirms that the application’s statements of fact are true. The form is for an owner to complete in connection with such an application; the form text does not specify when the Village requires it or list supporting documents.
Who needs it
A property owner may use this form when authorizing the filing of a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy application for land in Chestnut Ridge.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Ownership from the Village of Chestnut Ridge.
- 2
Fill In the Affidavit
Enter the owner’s residence and the parcel information, and review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear to the affidavit and sign before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized affidavit with the related application to the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chestnut Ridge. 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 Affidavit of Ownership?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. The owner swears to the affidavit and signs before the notary during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat, which means the owner must swear to the statements and sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. Ask the Village whether it accepts this notarized form for your filing.
- When does Chestnut Ridge require this affidavit?
- The form authorizes filing a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy application, but does not state when it is required. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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