Gardiner, NY · Ulster County
Woodstove and Generator Permit Application
This application is for property owners seeking a Town of Gardiner building permit to install a woodstove or generator, with a homeowner workers’ compensation exemption affidavit when applicable.
- 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 Town of Gardiner building permit for work involving a woodstove or generator. The form asks for property, owner, builder, and project information, and lists supporting materials that may be required, including installation instructions and a plot plan. A homeowner applying for an eligible owner-occupied residence may submit the included BP-1 exemption affidavit; the form says that affidavit serves as an exemption once notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to the Town of Gardiner for a woodstove or generator building permit may need this application and, if eligible, the included homeowner exemption affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The homeowner signs the included BP-1 exemption affidavit before a commissioned online notary; the application itself also has a separate applicant signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Gardiner woodstove and generator permit application, including its homeowner exemption affidavit.
- 2
Complete The Permit Details
Fill in the property, owner, builder, and project information, and gather the supporting materials listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using the homeowner exemption affidavit, schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign The Affidavit On Video
The homeowner signs the BP-1 affidavit during the remote video notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed permit application, notarized affidavit if applicable, and required supporting materials to the Town of Gardiner.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gardiner. 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 homeowner exemption affidavit notarized?
- Complete the BP-1 affidavit and book a session with a commissioned online notary. The homeowner must sign during the video session; the form says BP-1 serves as an exemption once notarized.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form identifies the homeowner waiver as requiring notarization. Its applicant signature is separate, so follow the Town’s instructions about completing and submitting the permit application.
- Can I sign the BP-1 affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Check that the receiving office will accept the notarized document in your intended format.
- What supporting documents does the permit application list?
- The form lists two sets of manufacturer’s installation instructions and, for generators, setback requirements. It also describes other potentially applicable materials, including a plot plan and insurance certificate; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.