Kingston, NY · Ulster County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a building permit from Kingston Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement and is completed by property owners or their authorized agents planning construction, alterations, repairs, or other listed 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
The application collects property, owner, project, contractor, and estimated-cost details, and requires plans or a plot plan describing the work. Kingston requires a complete, signed application and supporting documents to obtain a building permit; incomplete submissions can delay issuance. The form also includes an owner’s letter authorizing an agent to act on the owner’s behalf, with a separate notarial block for that authorization.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents planning work that requires a building permit in Kingston should complete and submit this application to Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s letter of authorization has a sworn-and-subscribed notarial block; the owner signs the authorization before a notary when granting an agent permission to act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the building permit application and review its instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter property, owner, project, contractor, and cost details; prepare the plans and other applicable materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s letter of authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present identification and sign the authorization during the notary’s live video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the signed application and required supporting documents to Kingston Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kingston. 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 owner’s letter of authorization?
- Complete the authorization details, then sign it in front of a commissioned online notary during a video session. Submit it with the building permit application and required materials.
- Do I need a notary for the entire building permit application?
- The form includes a notarial block for the owner’s letter authorizing an agent. The application’s owner or authorized-agent affirmation is separate; follow the form’s instructions for signing.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in New York?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Check with the receiving office if you have questions about its submission process.
- What supporting documents does Kingston request?
- The form requests detailed plans and a plot or site plan, along with applicable insurance documents and approvals. Additional items may apply depending on the property and project; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other Ulster County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.