Montebello, NY · Rockland County
Application for Building Permit
This application requests a Village of Montebello building permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized agent proposing construction, alterations, additions, plumbing, or other listed work.
- 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 13-page application collects project, property, owner, and contractor details and includes supporting affidavits and acknowledgments. The Village requires applicants to submit it with required plans and other paperwork before building work; the form also describes inspections needed before a Certificate of Occupancy or Use can be issued. Depending on the project, applicants may need to provide drawings, specifications, licenses, insurance certificates, or additional permit materials.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent proposing building work in the Village of Montebello needs to submit the application and applicable supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat in the Affidavit of Ownership and another in the owner-builder statement; the homeowner or owner making each sworn statement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Montebello building permit application and review its instructions and attached affidavits.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the requested property, project, and applicant information, gather required plans and documents, and leave jurat signatures blank.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online session with a commissioned online notary for each sworn statement requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sworn statement during the notary's live video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application, notarized statements, plans, and required supporting paperwork to the Village of Montebello Building and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montebello. 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 affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the form but leave the notary sections unsigned. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the affidavits during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the whole permit application?
- The form includes jurats for the Affidavit of Ownership and owner-builder statement. The person making each sworn statement signs that section before a notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village whether it accepts the remotely notarized version for your application.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for two copies of a scaled plot plan and, depending on the project, building plans and specifications. It also lists other paperwork, including contractor licenses and insurance certificates where applicable.
Application for Building Permit in other Rockland County cities
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