Peekskill, NY · Westchester County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a Peekskill building permit and is filed with the City’s Building Department by the property owner or an authorized applicant seeking approval for proposed construction work.
- 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 form to request a permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition in Peekskill. The applicant provides project details, owner and applicant information, and required signatures, then submits the application with three complete sets of plans, applicable insurance forms, fees, and a home improvement license for residential work. Work cannot begin until the Building Permit is issued, and the form states that all requested information must be provided for acceptance.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking approval for construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition in Peekskill must submit this application to the Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant named in the sworn statement signs before the notary, who completes the “Sworn to before me” block with the date and county.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the City of Peekskill and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the project, owner, and applicant details, and gather the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the statement during the video session so the notary can complete the sworn-to block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Peekskill Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Peekskill. 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 get the applicant statement notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the notarial block.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- Yes. The form instructions require three complete sets of plans showing the proposed construction, along with applicable insurance forms, fees, and a home improvement license for residential work.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. The applicant must appear for the online notarization and sign the sworn statement before the notary completes the block.
- What if I am unsure how to submit the application?
- Follow the application instructions and contact the City of Peekskill Building Department with questions about filing or supporting documents; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Building Permit Application in other Westchester County cities
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