Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Building Permit Application
This 13-page application packet requests a building permit for construction, alteration, demolition, pools, and other listed work; property owners or authorized representatives submit it to Chestnut Ridge’s 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
Use the packet to describe the property and proposed work, provide project and contractor information, and submit plans, a survey, identification, and other required materials. Chestnut Ridge requires an owner’s signature on page 3 or a completed, notarized Application of a Property Agent form; the packet also includes notarized affidavits for ownership, representative designation, and final construction cost when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for listed construction work in Chestnut Ridge, or authorized representatives submitting the required proof of authority, use this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn affidavit blocks for ownership, representative designation, and final construction cost; the relevant owner, representative, or applicant’s agent signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Chestnut Ridge’s building permit application packet and identify the forms that apply to your project.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the project, property, and contractor details; gather the plans, survey, photo ID, and any supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book with Rush Notary for any required ownership, representative, or final-cost affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Leave the notary sections unsigned until your video appointment, then sign as directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the application packet and required attachments to the Chestnut Ridge Building Department.
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 get the building permit affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the relevant affidavit without signing it, book with Rush Notary, and sign during your video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized documents with the permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the building permit application?
- The application says the property owner may sign page 3, or submit a completed, notarized Application of a Property Agent form. Other affidavits in the packet also have notary blocks.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this packet?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village whether it accepts the notarized document in your circumstances.
- What should I submit with my building permit application?
- The packet calls for two copies of proposed plans and a survey showing setback dimensions. It also requires a copy of the property owner's photo ID and, when applicable, proof of an authorized representative's authority. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Building Permit Application in other Rockland County cities
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