Orangetown, NY · Rockland County
Building and Demolition Permit Application
This application requests a building or demolition permit and is filed with the Town of Orangetown by a property owner or authorized applicant planning work at a property.
- 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 gathers property, owner, project, contractor, and construction details for the Town of Orangetown Building Department. The applicant must review and sign the instructions on pages 3 and 4, and the affidavit on page 4 states that the applicant is duly authorized and that the submitted information is true. The form says work cannot begin until a building permit is issued; demolition applications also have additional items to present before demolition.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized lessee, engineer, surveyor, architect, builder, or agent need this form to apply for a building or demolition permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page Building and Demolition Permit Application from the Town of Orangetown.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, property, and project details, and review and sign the required applicant pages.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the page 4 applicant affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear on video, swear to the affidavit, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Town of Orangetown Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Orangetown. 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 notarize the Orangetown permit application?
- Complete the application, then sign and swear to the page 4 affidavit before a commissioned online notary on video. Submit the notarized form and other required materials to the Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s page 4 affidavit includes a sworn-to block. It says a notary signature is required if the affidavit is not witnessed by Building Department personnel.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes commissioned notaries to perform online notarizations. Check that the town will accept an online-notarized affidavit before booking; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the permit application?
- The instructions list building and plot plans, contractor license and insurance documents or a homeowner affidavit, and certain approvals when applicable. Review the form’s instructions for project-specific requirements.
Other forms in Orangetown
Building and Demolition Permit Application in other Rockland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.