Mount Vernon, NY · Westchester County
Demolition Permit Application
This six-page application requests a Mount Vernon demolition permit and is filed with the Department of Buildings by the property owner or an authorized 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 application to request permission for whole-building, partial, interior, or accessory-building demolition, or a gut renovation. The applicant completes Parts A and C, and a licensed architect or professional engineer completes Part B when applicable. The packet also includes a Contractor Information Form, utility sign-offs, and a list of supporting documents; the city warns that missing documents can delay or prevent approval. Filing does not authorize work to begin.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a demolition permit in Mount Vernon must complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the Applicant’s Affidavit before a notary; the packet also has sworn affidavit blocks for the permit holder and, when applicable, the owner performing the work.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the demolition permit application packet from the Mount Vernon Department of Buildings.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill in the applicable application and contractor information fields, and gather the supporting documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with Rush Notary for the affidavit that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the applicable affidavit when directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavits, and required supporting materials 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 demolition permit application notarized?
- Complete the required fields first, then book with Rush Notary. Sign the applicable affidavit during your online video session, and submit the completed packet and required documents to the Mount Vernon Department of Buildings.
- Do I need to notarize the Applicant’s Affidavit?
- Yes. The application includes an Applicant’s Affidavit marked “Sworn to before me,” with a signature line for the applicant and a notary or Commissioner of Deeds.
- 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, in effect since 2023. Ask the Department of Buildings if you have questions about submitting a remotely notarized packet.
- What documents go with the application?
- The application lists supporting items that may include a survey, contractor information and insurance certificates, construction documents, utility cut-off proof, vermin extermination proof, and asbestos documentation. Requirements vary by project; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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