Village of Babylon, NY · Suffolk County
Demolition Permit Application
The Village of Babylon Demolition Permit Application requests property, owner, contractor, and project details from owners seeking permission to demolish or remove a residential or commercial structure.
- 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 Village of Babylon Building Department uses this application to review requests to demolish or remove a structure and check that applicable requirements are met. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the proposed work, and swear that the application is complete and accurate. The form also lists supporting materials, including proof of title, asbestos certification, a survey, utility disconnection letters, and insurance documents; neighbors and the Building Department must be notified before work begins.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Village of Babylon permit to demolish or remove a residential or commercial structure should complete the application and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the property owner signs the application and swears its statements are true and complete before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Demolition Permit Application from the Village of Babylon permits and applications page.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, owner, contractor, and proposed-work information, and gather the supporting documents listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the remote video session before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Village of Babylon Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Babylon. 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?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session, and submit the notarized form with the required documents to the Village.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says it must be signed and notarized, and includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat for the property owner’s statement.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. The Village application requires notarization; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission procedures.
- What documents does the application require?
- The instructions list a deed or certificate of title, asbestos certification, a signed and sealed survey, utility disconnection letters, and workers’ compensation and liability insurance certificates.
Demolition Permit Application in other Suffolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.