New Hempstead, NY · Rockland County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Village of New Hempstead building permit and is submitted by a property owner or authorized applicant planning construction, an addition, or an alteration.
- 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 application collects property, construction, owner, applicant, and contractor details, and includes an application checklist, required-inspection information, and owner affidavits. The Village requires it when applying for a building permit; applicants must submit supporting plans and other listed materials, including a construction-cost contract. The form also explains that required inspections must be completed before a certificate of occupancy can be issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Village building permit for new construction, an alteration, an addition, or accessory construction should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of New Hempstead Building Permit Application and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the relevant property, construction, owner, applicant, and contractor information. Gather the plans and supporting materials listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Consent Affidavit and Affidavit of Ownership.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavits during the online notarization session; do not sign them beforehand.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and required supporting documents to the Village of New Hempstead Building and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Hempstead. 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 in this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the Owner’s Consent Affidavit and Affidavit of Ownership. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign the affidavits during your video session.
- Do I need to have the affidavits notarized?
- The application includes sworn Owner’s Consent and Affidavit of Ownership sections with notary blocks. The listed owner or affiant signs and swears before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize these affidavits?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village whether it will accept the remotely notarized affidavits with your application.
- What else should I submit with the permit application?
- The checklist calls for items including signed and sealed plans, an updated survey, a construction-cost contract, contractor information, and the listed affidavits. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other Rockland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.