Montebello, NY · Rockland County
New Tenant Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application is for a business seeking a new tenant Certificate of Occupancy in the Village of Montebello and includes sworn affidavits for the property owner and tenant.
- 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 Village form states that a building may be used or occupied only after the appropriate Certificate of Use or Certificate of Occupancy is issued, and that a change in use requires a certificate authorizing it. Applicants are instructed to submit two copies of scaled premises drawings and a list of hazardous or combustible materials and their storage and disposal methods. The form also includes affidavits for the owner and tenant.
Who needs it
A business seeking to occupy premises in Montebello, along with the property owner and tenant who must complete the affidavits included in the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate sworn affidavits of ownership and tenancy, each with a subscribed-and-sworn block; the owner and tenant sign their respective affidavits before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Montebello New Tenant Certificate of Occupancy Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the business and property details, and prepare the scaled drawings and materials list requested by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization session for the owner and tenant affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner and tenant each sign their own affidavit in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and requested materials to the Village of Montebello Building & 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?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner and tenant each sign their own affidavit during the video session.
- Do I need to submit drawings with this application?
- The form instructs applicants to submit two copies of scaled drawings showing the premises, including office, work and storage areas, and entrance and exit locations.
- Can I use an online notary for these affidavits?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. The owner and tenant must each appear before the notary by live video and follow the notary’s instructions.
- What else does the application ask me to provide?
- It asks for business and property details, including the business type, owner and emergency contact information, and a list of hazardous or combustible materials and their storage and disposal methods. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.