Irvington, NY · Westchester County
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
This application and its affidavits request a Certificate of Occupancy for construction in Irvington and are submitted to the Village Building Department by the applicant or project professionals.
- 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 requests a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or structure and includes affidavits covering final construction cost, design professional certification, and contractor or builder compliance. The form says these affidavits must be delivered to the Building Inspector before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. They are required for construction involving plans, drawings, and specifications prepared by a licensed architect or engineer, including residential, commercial, and other building types.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for covered construction in Irvington must submit the required affidavit or affidavits to the Building Inspector before issuance.
Why it needs a notary
The final-cost, architect or engineer, and contractor or builder affidavits each contain a sworn-to-before-me jurat block; the named signer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Occupancy application from the Village of Irvington.
- 2
Complete the Relevant Affidavit
Fill in the project details and the affidavit that applies to your role; leave the notary section unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit when directed during the notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Deliver the required notarized affidavits to the Building Inspector before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Irvington. 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 Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Complete the relevant affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed. Deliver the notarized affidavit to the Building Inspector before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit on this form?
- The form includes separate sworn affidavits for final construction cost, an architect or engineer, and a contractor or builder. It says required affidavits must reach the Building Inspector before issuance; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. The affidavit signer must appear before the notary by video and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Who signs the affidavits?
- The applicant or the applicant’s agent signs the final-cost affidavit. The design professional signs the architect or engineer affidavit, and the contractor or builder signs that affidavit.
Other forms in Irvington
Application for Certificate of Occupancy in other Westchester County cities
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