Mount Vernon, NY · Westchester County
Building Permit Application and Contractor Information Form
Mount Vernon’s Building Permit Application and Contractor Information Form collects project, applicant, owner, and contractor details for people seeking a building permit from the City’s Department of Buildings.
- 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 seven-page packet to describe the proposed work and property, identify the applicant and design professional, and provide required affidavits and contractor information. Mount Vernon requires the applicable application materials for building permit review; the packet explains that missing items can delay or prevent approval. The Contractor Information Form instructions list additional insurance, licensing, proof of residence, and fee documents that may apply before the permit is released.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Mount Vernon building permit should complete the applicable sections and submit the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn affidavit blocks for the applicant, contractor or permit holder, applicant authorization, and qualifying owner performing the work; each signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Download the Building Permit Application and Contractor Information Form from the City of Mount Vernon.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the project, property, applicant, owner, and contractor information, and gather the supporting materials listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for each applicable affidavit signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable affidavit before the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed notarized packet 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 affidavits notarized?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book with Rush Notary. Sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary during your video session, and submit the notarized materials with the required permit documents.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?
- The packet includes separate sworn affidavit blocks for applicants, contractors or permit holders, applicant authorization, and certain homeowners performing work. Complete and notarize the sections that apply to your project.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries, and New York recognizes notarial acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm any submission requirements with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials may Mount Vernon require?
- The instructions list items such as proof of ownership, an owner’s notarized authorization when the applicant is not the owner, surveys, photographs, construction documents, and contractor information. Requirements depend on the project.