New Castle, NY · Westchester County
Application for a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance
This application requests a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance for a New Castle building, and is filed by the property owner or another named applicant involved in the project.
- 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 asks the Town of New Castle to issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance for a building at the listed property. The applicant provides property and permit details, estimated and final costs, and a sworn statement that the structure was built according to approved plans and applicable construction laws. Submit it to the Building Department when requesting the certificate; the form lists a $50 fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or other named applicant, such as an architect, engineer, or builder, seeking a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance for a New Castle building needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-declaration (jurat) block; the named applicant—owner, architect, engineer, or builder—must sign and swear to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance application from the Town of New Castle.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the property, permit, applicant, and estimated and final cost information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and applicable fee to the Town of New Castle Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Castle. 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 complete this certificate application?
- Provide the property, permit, applicant, and cost details, then review the statement about approved plans and construction compliance. Sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application contains a sworn statement about the building and its costs, so the applicant must sign and swear to it before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the application to the Town of New Castle Building Department. The form lists its address as 200 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY 10514.
Other forms in New Castle
Application for a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.