Mount Vernon, NY · Westchester County
Building Permit Amendment Application
Mount Vernon property owners or authorized agents use this application to request an extension, contractor change, or change to approved building, equipment, or demolition permit 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The application identifies the permit, work location, requested changes, and any drawings to be superseded, replaced, or added. Mount Vernon’s Department of Buildings requires it to request a permit amendment; the form says expired permits cannot be amended and that work under an amendment must not proceed until it is signed and approved. Supporting items vary by amendment type and may include contractor information, insurance certificates, construction documents, the approved plans, and a permit copy.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking to amend a Mount Vernon building, equipment, or demolition permit must complete Parts A and B and submit the required supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the amendment application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in Part A and prepare Part B. Complete the contractor information and other supporting items when required for your amendment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant’s affidavit during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and required supporting documents to the Mount Vernon Department of Buildings.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Vernon. 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 amendment application notarized online?
- Complete the application and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant’s affidavit during the video session, then submit the notarized form and required materials to the Department of Buildings.
- Do I need to submit contractor information with this application?
- The form lists a completed Contractor Information Form and insurance certificates for permit extensions or contractor changes. Check the application instructions for the documents that apply to your amendment.
- Who signs the applicant’s affidavit?
- The applicant signs Part B. The form says the applicant may be the owner or a duly authorized agent; corporate owners must follow the form’s instructions about who may apply.
- Can I begin amended work before approval?
- No. The form states that the amendment must be signed and approved before you proceed with the amendment work.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. If you are unsure whether the Department of Buildings will accept a remotely notarized form for your filing, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Mount Vernon
Building Permit Amendment Application in other New York cities
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