Pound Ridge, NY · Westchester County
Application for Building Permit
This Town of Pound Ridge building permit application collects project, property, owner, and contractor information for owners or authorized agents seeking permission to build, alter, add to, repair, or change a building’s use.
- 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
Pound Ridge requires a completed application and supporting documents to be filed with the Building Department before a building permit can be issued. The packet includes owner and contractor affidavits, project information, and residential site plan materials; the instructions also list survey, plan, insurance, and other documents that may apply. Do not start work until the permit is issued, and do not use or occupy a structure or land without a certificate of occupancy.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying to the Pound Ridge Building Department for a building permit should complete the application and submit the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn affidavit blocks for the owner or authorized applicant and contractor, plus an owner wetlands certification; each signer must appear before a notary for the applicable sworn statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Pound Ridge building permit application and review the instructions and supporting-document list.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Type or print clearly, fill in the relevant project and property details, and prepare any required affidavits without signing them.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for each applicable sworn statement.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show your identification and sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Application
Send the completed, notarized application and required supporting documents to the Pound Ridge Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pound Ridge. 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 Pound Ridge building permit affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit without signing it, book an appointment with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized paperwork with the application materials to the Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The instructions say the application must be signed by the owner or agent and notarized. The packet also contains sworn owner or applicant and contractor affidavits; check which statements apply to your project.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this New York form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing the applicable sworn statement by video.
- What supporting documents does Pound Ridge request?
- The instructions list a property survey, plot plan, plans and specifications, and other documents depending on the work, including contractor insurance and licensing records. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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