Forestburgh, NY · Sullivan County
Building Permit Fee Schedule and Permit Application
This form combines a building permit application, fee schedule, and sworn affidavits for property owners or their representatives seeking permission to build, alter, or demolish a structure in Forestburgh.
- 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 Town of Forestburgh form is used to apply for a building and zoning permit and lists fees for work such as new construction, renovations, pools, septic systems, and demolitions. Applicants describe the proposed work, provide building and zoning details, and submit the application in duplicate with the fee and required plans. The packet also includes an Affidavit of Intent and an Electrical System Affidavit of Completion, which may be needed for the permit and inspection process.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, or agents applying to the Town of Forestburgh to construct, alter, reconstruct, or demolish a building or accessory structure need this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Building Permit Fee Schedule and Permit Application from the Town of Forestburgh.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property, project, building, and zoning details, and prepare any required plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the application in duplicate with the permit fee and required supporting documents to the Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forestburgh. 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 an affidavit in this permit packet?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign when instructed, take the notarized document, and submit the permit packet to the Town of Forestburgh.
- Do I need to notarize the building permit application?
- The application includes two sworn affidavits with notary jurats: an Affidavit of Intent and an Electrical System Affidavit of Completion. Notarize the applicable affidavit before submitting it.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavits?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature during a live video session.
- Where do I submit the completed permit application?
- The form instructs applicants to submit the completed application in duplicate with the permit fee to the Town of Forestburgh Building Department. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Fee Schedule and Permit Application in other Sullivan County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.