Elmsford, NY · Westchester County
Application for All Construction Permits
This seven-page application requests Elmsford building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, alarm, fire suppression, and other construction permits from the Village Building Department.
- 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 application collects project, property, owner, contractor, applicant, and construction-cost information, and includes a checklist of supporting materials such as insurance certificates, licenses, fees, and plans where required. The Village of Elmsford requires a separate form for each permit; incomplete applications may be returned without review. If someone other than the owner signs the application, the owner must complete the included proxy statement.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives apply when seeking a Village of Elmsford permit for construction, alteration, demolition, or other work listed on the form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn authorization before a notary; when someone other than the owner signs, the owner also signs the sworn proxy statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Elmsford Application for All Construction Permits and review its checklist.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicable permit, project, owner, contractor, applicant, and cost details. Have the owner complete the proxy statement if someone else signs.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature or signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable sworn section during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized application and required supporting documents and fees to the Elmsford Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elmsford. 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 construction permit application notarized?
- Complete the applicable application and proxy sections, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the sworn authorization and, if required, the owner’s proxy statement during the notarization.
- Do I need a proxy statement with this application?
- The form says an owner’s proxy statement is required when anyone other than the owner signs the application. The owner must sign the sworn statement authorizing the named representative.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn signature by video; check with the Village if you have questions about submission.
- What else should I submit with the permit application?
- The checklist calls for insurance certificates, a workers’ compensation statement, applicable Westchester County licenses, the application fee, permit fees, and three sets of plans where required. Incomplete applications may be returned without review.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to the Village of Elmsford Building Department with the required materials and fees. The form lists the department at 15 South Stone Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.