North Castle, NY · Westchester County
Architectural Review Board Application
This application package helps North Castle project applicants submit materials for Architectural Review Board review and includes building permit applications with a notarized owner authorization section.
- 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 package includes an Architectural Review Board checklist, residential and commercial building permit applications, and an owner authorization affidavit. Applicants must provide the listed plans, surveys, landscaping plans, and aerial views for ARB review; required materials must also be brought to the meeting. The form says a meeting date is assigned when an application is deemed complete, and warns that missing meeting materials can cause the application to be withdrawn from the agenda.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Architectural Review Board review for a North Castle project should use the checklist and submit the required materials to the Secretary.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization section carries a sworn jurat, and the property owner signs the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the North Castle ARB application package and review its checklist and applicable permit application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable project, contact, work description, and owner authorization information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary to notarize the owner authorization section.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the authorization during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of North Castle as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North 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 prepare the ARB application package?
- Complete the applicable application sections, review the ARB checklist, and assemble the required plans and other materials. The form says to submit materials to the Secretary and bring specified items to the ARB meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the owner authorization?
- Yes. The residential and commercial permit application sections include an owner authorization affidavit marked “To be notarized.” The property owner signs the authorization before the notary.
- Can I sign the owner authorization with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. The owner must sign the form's sworn authorization before the notary.
- What if I am unsure which materials to submit?
- Review the checklist in the package, which lists fees, plans, surveys, landscaping plans, and aerial views. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Architectural Review Board Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.