Shawangunk, NY · Ulster County
Building Permit Application with Owner Affidavit
This application requests a Shawangunk building permit and includes an owner affidavit for property owners who state they are authorized to perform or arrange the proposed 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 covered work. Applicants provide project details and supporting documents such as plans, insurance certificates, and a site map; new homes and additions require additional materials. The owner affidavit states that the owner is authorized to make and file the application and that its statements are true. Work may not begin until plans are approved and a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives applying to the Town of Shawangunk for a building permit should complete the application and submit its required project materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the Town of Shawangunk and review the project requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide project and applicant details, prepare required supporting documents, and complete the owner affidavit if applicable.
- 3
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the live online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Shawangunk Building Department for review.
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 notarize the owner affidavit?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs the affidavit during a live video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The form’s notary block appears in the Affidavit of Owner. The property owner named in that affidavit must swear to its statements and sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can sign the affidavit by video before a commissioned online notary.
- When can I begin work after applying?
- The form says work may not begin until the application is reviewed, plans are approved, and a permit is issued. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.