Malta, NY · Saratoga County
Affidavit of Exemption for Workers’ Compensation Insurance (BP-1)
This affidavit lets eligible homeowners of one- to four-family owner-occupied residences document an exemption when applying for a building permit.
What this form is
The BP-1 is for a homeowner listed as the general contractor on a building permit for a one- to four-family owner-occupied residence, including a condominium. It asks the homeowner to certify which exemption condition applies, provide a signature, date, telephone number, printed name, and property address, and agree to coverage steps if paid work reaches 40 hours or more per week. The document says to file it with the government entity issuing the building permit.
Who needs it
A homeowner listed as the general contractor may file this affidavit when applying for a building permit for an eligible owner-occupied residence.
How to submit it
Provide it to the government entity issuing the building permit; the form gives no address, email, or portal.
About notarization
This directory copy has no notary block, so the signer signs and dates it; the form text says a notarized BP-1 serves as an exemption.
How to submit this form
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Download The BP-1
Download the Affidavit of Exemption for Workers’ Compensation Insurance (BP-1).
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Complete The Affidavit
Select the applicable exemption condition and fill in the homeowner, contact, property, signature, and date information.
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Gather Related Proof
If applicable, arrange for the workers’ compensation coverage or exemption proof described in the form.
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Submit With The Permit
Provide the affidavit to the government entity issuing the building permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file the BP-1 affidavit?
- A homeowner listed as the general contractor may file it for a one- to four-family owner-occupied residence, including a condominium, when applying for a building permit.
- What information does the BP-1 ask for?
- It asks the homeowner to select the applicable exemption condition and provide a signature, date, telephone number, printed name, and the property address requiring the building permit.
- Do I need a notary for the BP-1?
- No notary block appears on this directory copy, so the signer signs and dates it. The form text says a notarized BP-1 serves as an exemption.
- How do I submit the BP-1?
- Provide it to the government entity issuing the building permit. The form does not list an address, email, or portal.
Need something notarized?
This Affidavit of Exemption for Workers’ Compensation Insurance (BP-1) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Malta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.