Village of New Paltz, NY · Ulster County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Village of New Paltz building permit and is filed by property owners or applicants seeking approval for construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, 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
Use this application to describe proposed work, identify the property and parties involved, and provide project details and supporting documents for Village review. The village requires a notarized owner authorization letter when the applicant is not the property owner; the packet also lists plans, site information, insurance documentation, and fees that may apply. Do not begin work until the actual permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their designated agents applying to the Village of New Paltz for a permit for construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other listed work need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The attached owner authorization letter has a notary signature block; the property owner signs the letter before a commissioned online notary when authorizing an agent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village of New Paltz building permit application and its attached owner authorization letter.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the project and property details. If the applicant is not the owner, complete the owner authorization letter naming the agent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's authorization letter.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner appears by video, verifies their identity, and signs the authorization letter as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized letter with the completed application and applicable supporting documents to the Village of New Paltz.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of New Paltz. 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 owner authorization letter notarized?
- Complete the attached letter with the owner, property, and agent details. The property owner signs it during a video session with a commissioned online notary, then submits it with the permit application.
- Do I need a notarized letter with my building permit application?
- The application says a notarized letter of agent is required if the applicant is not the property owner. The owner authorization letter names the agent and explains the authority being granted.
- Can I sign the owner authorization letter online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The owner can complete the notarization by appearing on video, subject to the notary's identity and document checks.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The packet lists items such as a plot diagram, two sets of plans and specifications, applicable insurance proof, and the application fee. Requirements vary with the 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.