North Castle, NY · Westchester County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application requests a residential building permit in North Castle and collects project, owner, applicant, contractor, insurance, and construction details for submission to the Town Building Department.
- 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 a permit for residential construction in North Castle. It asks for the project address, work description, occupancy, estimated construction cost, insurance and contractor information, and required supporting documents; the town also lists applicable fees. The owner authorization affidavit must be completed and notarized, and a construction-cost affidavit is required from a design professional for certain projects costing $20,000 or more.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a residential building permit in North Castle should complete this form, and the property owner must provide sworn authorization for the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the residential building permit application and review its sections and document requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter project and contact details, describe the work, and complete the owner authorization information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's sworn authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs the authorization affidavit during the live video notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Include two sets of required documents and submit the completed application to the North Castle Building Department.
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 notarize the owner authorization?
- Complete the owner information, then sign the authorization during a live video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized application and required documents to the Town Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- No. The form marks the owner authorization affidavit as requiring notarization. The owner signs that section before the notary; the application also has a separate applicant certification.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town Building Department whether it accepts the remotely notarized owner authorization; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What documents are required with the application?
- The form says to submit two sets of all required documents. It also lists insurance requirements and a Westchester County Home Improvement license for contractors.
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