Ossining, NY · Westchester County
Building Permit Application
This nine-page packet combines a building permit application and an authorization form for property owners or their representatives seeking approval for construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition in Ossining.
- 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 packet includes requirements and inspection information, an application describing the property and proposed work, and an authorization allowing another person to submit the application on the owner’s behalf. The Town of Ossining requires a completed, signed, notarized application and the required documents and fee; incomplete applications will not be accepted. The packet also explains inspections and other items needed before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives applying to the Town of Ossining for a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, removal, or demolition need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat for the applicant’s sworn statement, and the bundled authorization has a subscribed-and-sworn block for the property owner signing the authorization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Town of Ossining Building Permit Application packet and review its requirements checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and, if someone else will submit it, the owner authorization. Gather the required plans, insurance documents, and other materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification and the unsigned sections ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable sworn section or authorization during the live video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Include the notarized form, required supporting documents, and fee in your submission to the Town of Ossining.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ossining. 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 Ossining building permit application online?
- Complete the form first, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the required sworn section during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for returning the notarized form.
- Do I need to notarize both forms in the packet?
- The packet identifies the building permit application as requiring notarization and includes an authorization with a subscribed-and-sworn block. Check which sections apply to your submission; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I submit the application if someone else files it for me?
- The packet includes an Authorization to Submit Building Permit Application for a property owner to authorize another person to submit the application. The owner’s signature on that authorization has a notarial block.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by live video; check with the Town about submission and document-format requirements.
Building Permit Application in other Westchester County cities
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