Village of Waddington, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building Permit Application and BP-1 Exemption
This six-page application is for property owners or renters seeking a Waddington building permit, with a notarized BP-1 affidavit for eligible homeowners claiming workers’ compensation and disability benefits insurance exemptions.
- 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
Use this application to request a permit before erecting, adding to, structurally altering a building, or changing a building’s use in Waddington. It asks for project, property, contractor, construction, and site-plan details; the village reviews the application for compliance before issuing a permit. Eligible owners of one- to four-family, owner-occupied residences may also submit the BP-1 affidavit to claim an exemption, which the form says is valid once notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners or renters applying for a Waddington building permit need this form; eligible owner-occupants may also complete the BP-1 exemption affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The BP-1 affidavit has a homeowner signature and date line; the homeowner claiming the exemption signs that affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Waddington building permit application and review its instructions, including the BP-1 exemption affidavit if applicable.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the project and property details, select applicable categories, and prepare the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If completing the BP-1, schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the homeowner’s affidavit signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the BP-1 affidavit during the online notarization session and obtain the completed notarized document.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Return the signed application, applicable notarized affidavit, fee, and required plans to the Waddington office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Waddington. 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 BP-1 exemption affidavit online?
- Complete the BP-1 affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the notarized form with your building permit application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The instructions say to return the application signed and notarized where applicable. The BP-1 exemption affidavit specifically says it is valid once notarized; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Who can use the BP-1 exemption affidavit?
- The form describes the BP-1 for an owner of a one-, two-, three- or four-family owner-occupied residence who meets one of its listed conditions. It also describes limits when paid work totals 40 or more hours per week.
- Does notarization mean my building permit is approved?
- No. The application says the permit is issued after review for compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and local laws. Submit the required fee, plans, and supporting documents as applicable.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the BP-1 affidavit by video.