Hudson Falls, NY · Washington County
Heating Equipment and Chimney Permit Application
This application requests a permit for heating equipment or chimney work in Hudson Falls and is filed with the village’s Department of Code Enforcement by the applicant.
- 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 five-page application to provide the project location, applicant and owner information, building details, proposed heating equipment and chimney information. The Department of Code Enforcement reviews the application and records its decision, any corrections and the permit fee. The attached materials explain workers’ compensation and disability benefits documentation for permit applicants; homeowners of qualifying owner-occupied residences may use the included BP-1 affidavit if they meet its conditions.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking village approval for heating equipment or chimney work should complete this application and provide the applicable workers’ compensation or disability benefits documentation.
Why it needs a notary
The application signature has no notary block; the attached BP-1 carries a sworn-to-before-me jurat, signed by the homeowner claiming an exemption before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Heating Equipment and Chimney Permit Application and review its attached workers’ compensation and BP-1 materials.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the project, applicant, building, equipment and chimney information. Complete the BP-1 only if you qualify and intend to claim its exemption.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If using the BP-1, book a session with a commissioned online notary for its sworn-to-before-me jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the BP-1 affidavit in front of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and applicable supporting documents to the Hudson Falls Department of Code Enforcement.
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 get the BP-1 affidavit notarized?
- If you meet the BP-1 conditions and choose that exemption, complete the affidavit and sign it during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form with your permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the permit application?
- The application’s signature line does not include a notary block. The attached BP-1 exemption affidavit does include a jurat and must be sworn to before a notary if you use it.
- Can I sign the BP-1 affidavit online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The homeowner must appear on video and take the oath for the BP-1 jurat.
- What workers’ compensation documents may be required?
- The form lists proof of insurance, self-insurance or exemption, with different documentation options for businesses and certain homeowners. Review the attached instructions to identify what applies to your situation.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The application identifies the Hudson Falls Department of Code Enforcement for permit review. Contact the department about submission details, fees or corrections; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.