New Hempstead, NY · Rockland County
Demolition Permit Application
This application requests Village of New Hempstead approval to demolish a building or structure and is filed by the applicant with the Village’s Building and Zoning 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
The application identifies the property, proposed demolition, applicant, and owner, and includes an owner’s consent affidavit when someone other than the owner applies. The Village instructs applicants to submit the application in duplicate, request inspections before work and after completion, and provide supporting items such as a cost estimate, demolition narrative, utility letter, and insurance documents. A permit fee applies, and debris must be removed from the site.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking to demolish a building or structure in the Village of New Hempstead need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes jurats for the applicant’s sworn statement and the owner’s consent affidavit; each person making a statement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Demolition Permit Application and review its instructions and owner’s consent affidavit.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application in duplicate and gather the supporting documents requested for your project.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant statement and any required owner’s consent affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application, supporting documents, and applicable fee to the Village of New Hempstead.
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 demolition application notarized online?
- Complete the application and any applicable owner’s consent affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statements during the video session and submit the application and supporting documents to the Village.
- Do I need the owner’s consent affidavit?
- The form says an owner’s affidavit is required when the application is made by someone other than the owner, confirming that the work is authorized and the applicant may apply.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Village if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized documents.
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- The instructions list items including a cost estimate, demolition narrative, utility company letter, insurance papers, and, when required, an asbestos survey. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Demolition Permit Application in other Rockland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.