Rockland, NY · Sullivan County
Building Permit Application
The Town of Rockland Building Permit Application is for property owners or authorized applicants seeking permission for construction, additions, alterations, demolition, or mobile home work.
- 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 two-page application to request a building permit from the Town of Rockland Building Department. It asks for property and applicant details, existing and intended uses, project scope, dimensions, estimated cost, insurance information, and a plot diagram, and requires plans and specifications to accompany the application. The applicant swears that the information is true and that the work will follow the application and submitted plans; the property owner must sign or provide a notarized authorization letter.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Town of Rockland permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, or mobile home work need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a State of New York and County of Sullivan jurat; the applicant named in the form signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Rockland Building Permit Application and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the applicant, property, project, cost, insurance, and plot diagram sections; gather plans and specifications.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the application's jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the video session and sign and swear to the application before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
File the notarized application and required supporting materials with the Town of Rockland Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockland. 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 Rockland building permit application online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and submit it with the required plans and specifications to the Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the applicant to swear that the statements are true. It also says the property owner must sign or provide a notarized letter of authorization.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for a plot plan on the application diagram and a complete set of plans and specifications describing the proposed work, materials, equipment, and relevant installations.
Other forms in Rockland
Building Permit Application in other Sullivan County cities
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