Haverstraw, NY · Rockland County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Haverstraw building permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized agent planning construction, alteration, demolition, repair, or another listed project.
- 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 request permission to use, alter, demolish, erect, extend, occupy, repair, remove, or convert a structure or land. The Town of Haverstraw asks applicants to describe the project, provide property and contact details, and identify relevant design and construction professionals. The owner or authorized agent must complete the affidavit, agreeing to follow applicable town and state codes and not to occupy or use the structure before obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent planning a listed building project in the Town of Haverstraw needs this application and must provide any project-specific information and supporting documents requested.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Application and Instructions from the Town of Haverstraw.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the project, property, owner, and contact information, and complete the affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the affidavit if Building Department staff will not witness your signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with the commissioned online notary by video and sign the affidavit as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and any required supporting documents to the Town of Haverstraw Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Haverstraw. 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 complete the notarized affidavit?
- Complete the application and affidavit, then sign the affidavit before a notary. The form says Building Department staff may witness the signature instead; incomplete affidavits will not be accepted.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The affidavit must be notarized or signed and witnessed by Building Department staff. If staff do not witness it, the form requires a notary signature.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely by video.
- What documents may I need to provide with the application?
- The instructions request project details and relevant professional information. A homeowner acting as contractor must provide the current insurance coverage page; required contractors and tradespeople must provide a Rockland County license and three types of insurance.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the application to the Town of Haverstraw Building Department. For submission details or any uncertainty about requirements, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other Rockland County cities
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