Shawangunk, NY · Ulster County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Shawangunk building permit and includes an owner affidavit for property owners seeking approval for construction, additions, pools, or other covered 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 Town of Shawangunk Building Department uses this application to review proposed construction, additions, pools, and other work requiring a building permit. Applicants provide project and property details and submit supporting documents such as plans, insurance certificates, and a site map; additional materials may be required for a new house or addition. Work cannot begin until the application is reviewed, plans are approved, and a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking a Shawangunk building permit should complete the application and provide the project documents required for their work.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the Town of Shawangunk.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the project details and gather the supporting documents listed for your work.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment to notarize the owner affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the owner affidavit in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the application, notarized affidavit, and required supporting materials to the Shawangunk Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shawangunk. 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 affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, but leave the owner affidavit signature for your notary appointment. Sign and swear to the affidavit before a commissioned online notary, then submit it with the application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes a sworn owner affidavit with a notary block. The property owner signs and swears to that affidavit before a notary; the form does not identify the other application sections as notarized.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You can complete the notarial act by video, then submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form lists project-dependent materials such as building plans or manufacturer specifications, insurance documents, and a site map. New houses and additions have additional listed requirements; 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.