Hudson Falls, NY · Washington County
Building Permit Application
This eight-page application collects project, property, building, and contractor information from people seeking a building permit for work at a property in the Village of Hudson Falls.
- 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 the project, identify the property and applicant, provide existing and proposed building details, and submit a plot diagram. The form says applications must include two sets of plans and material specifications, with plans signed and sealed by a New York-licensed architect or engineer except for listed exceptions. It also includes a workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for certain homeowners; that affidavit is sworn before a notary when used.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a Hudson Falls building permit should complete the application and provide the plans and supporting documents it requests.
Why it needs a notary
The included BP-1 carries a jurat; a homeowner claiming the stated workers’ compensation exemption signs the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the Village of Hudson Falls.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter project and property details, provide building information, and prepare the plot diagram and required plans.
- 3
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the BP-1 affidavit during your online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the application, notarized affidavit if applicable, plans, and supporting materials to the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hudson Falls. 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 BP-1 affidavit in this application?
- If you are using the included homeowner exemption affidavit, complete it and sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized affidavit with your permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the whole building permit application?
- The form’s notary block is on the BP-1 homeowner exemption affidavit, not the general application. It applies when a homeowner uses that affidavit to claim the stated exemption.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York Executive Law §135-c authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the Village will accept the notarized BP-1 for your application.
- What should I submit with the permit application?
- The form calls for two sets of proposed project plans and material specifications. It also states that plans generally must be signed and sealed by a New York-licensed architect or engineer, subject to listed exceptions. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.