Ramapo, NY · Rockland County

No notary required

Certificate of Use Application

This application is for property owners or agents seeking a certificate of use from the Town of Ramapo Building and Zoning Department.

What this form is

The application requests a certificate of use and asks for the property address, tax map section, block and lot, current and proposed use, and contact information. The instructions say applicants must provide a completed application, a notarized Owner’s Consent Affidavit, and a floor plan showing specified layout and safety details. The form lists a $100 fee and says permits are valid for one year from issuance.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a certificate of use from the Town of Ramapo should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Town of Ramapo Building Department, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 10901. The form lists a $100 fee.

About notarization

The application itself is signed and dated without a notary; the required Owner’s Consent Affidavit must be sworn or affirmed before a notary.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Use Application and review its instructions.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Type or print in ink the property, use, and contact details requested, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include a notarized Owner’s Consent Affidavit and a floor plan showing the details listed in the instructions.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the application and required items to the Town of Ramapo Building Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Use Application?
No. The application itself is signed without a notary, but the required Owner’s Consent Affidavit must be sworn or affirmed before a notary.
How do I submit the Certificate of Use Application?
Submit it to the Town of Ramapo Building Department at 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 10901. The form lists a $100 fee.
What must accompany the application?
The instructions require a completed application, a notarized Owner’s Consent Affidavit, and a floor plan with the listed layout and safety details.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Use Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ramapo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.