New Rochelle, NY · Westchester County
Affidavit of Inspection of Construction Before Construction
This affidavit identifies the licensed architect or engineer who will perform required construction inspections and is submitted to the New Rochelle Building Official.
- 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
Before construction, the deponent states that they will perform required inspections, give the Building Official at least 48 hours’ notice, and submit required approvals within 24 hours after inspections. The affidavit also covers notifying the official, owner, and contractor if work will not pass inspection, and notifying the official if inspection services end. It identifies the deponent as a New York-licensed architect or engineer authorized by the property owner.
Who needs it
A New York-licensed architect or engineer authorized by the property owner to inspect the subject construction completes and submits this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the deponent who makes the inspection statements signs and swears to them before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Inspection of Construction Before Construction from the New Rochelle Department of Development, Bureau of Buildings.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the application and property details, then provide the deponent’s information and inspection commitments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the affidavit’s sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statements during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit to the New Rochelle Building Official.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Rochelle. 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 submit the construction inspection affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, sign it before a notary, and submit it to the New Rochelle Building Official. The form also calls for inspection notices and approvals to be provided to the official.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a sworn-and-subscribed jurat and a space for the notary’s signature and seal, so the deponent signs and swears to the statements before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Who can make the inspection statements?
- The deponent states in the form that they are an architect or engineer licensed in New York, have knowledge of applicable codes, and are authorized by the property owner to inspect the construction. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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