Peekskill, NY · Westchester County
Demolition Permit Application
This application requests a City of Peekskill demolition permit and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant planning to remove a building or structure.
- 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 permission to demolish a structure in Peekskill. It collects property, project, owner, applicant, design professional, and contractor details, along with the proposed demolition scope and square footage. The application instructions require three complete plan sets, contractor insurance forms, applicable fees, and a Westchester County Home Improvement license for residential work. Do not begin work until the demolition permit is issued.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant planning demolition in Peekskill must complete and submit this application with the required plans and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary; the form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat and a Notary Public signature line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Demolition Permit Application from the City of Peekskill and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the application digitally or in ink, providing the property, project, and applicant details and preparing required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Verify your identity and sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application, three complete plan sets, required insurance forms, applicable fees, and any required license to the City of Peekskill.
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 demolition application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session, and submit the notarized application and required materials to the City.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- Yes. The instructions call for three complete sets of plans showing the proposed construction, along with contractor insurance forms, applicable fees, and a county home improvement license for residential work.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize the sworn statement?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the notarized application.
- Who signs the sworn statement?
- The applicant named in the application signs the sworn statement and identifies their role, such as owner, contractor, agent, or corporate officer. The form says the signer must be duly authorized.
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