Village of Pelham, NY · Westchester County
Building Permit Application
This application requests permission for proposed building work in the Village of Pelham and is filed with the Village Building Department by the property owner or an authorized agent.
- 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 apply to the Village of Pelham for permission to perform work such as alterations, additions, demolition, construction, or installations. It collects property, owner, agent, contractor, and project details, and includes a separate notice about certain structural construction in residential buildings. The owner signs the applicable certification section; when an owner uses an agent, the owner must sign and notarize the authorization for the agent to act on the owner's behalf.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a building permit in the Village of Pelham need this application, and an owner using an agent must complete the notarized authorization section.
Why it needs a notary
The owner using an agent signs the authorization and the form's sworn-to jurat before a notary; the owner not using an agent signs the separate certification section.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the Village of Pelham.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and project information, and complete the owner authorization if using an agent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s agent authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the authorization in front of the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and any required plans or supporting materials to the Village Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Pelham. 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 agent authorization notarized?
- Complete the owner authorization section, then sign it during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed application to the Village of Pelham Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize this building permit application?
- The form calls for notarization when the owner uses an agent and signs the authorization. The owner not using an agent signs a separate certification section without the printed notary block.
- Can I notarize the authorization online?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village Building Department if you have questions about submitting the notarized application.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form lists the Village of Pelham Building Department at 200 5th Avenue, Pelham, New York 10803. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.
Building Permit Application in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.