Sleepy Hollow, NY · Westchester County
Building Permit Application and Proxy Statement
Property owners and authorized agents use this application to request a building permit from the Village of Sleepy Hollow, with a notarized proxy statement required when someone other than the owner signs.
- 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 application provides the Village’s Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings & Building Compliance with property, project, owner, and contractor details for a building permit request. The property owner must sign Parts 1 and 2, or complete the Proxy Statement authorizing an agent to sign and file; the proxy statement includes an oath before a notary. The Village requires supporting documents and fees, and warns that incomplete submissions may be rejected or delayed.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Sleepy Hollow building permit, and agents signing or filing for an owner who must provide the completed Proxy Statement.
Why it needs a notary
The Proxy Statement has a sworn-to-before-me jurat, and the property owner signs the authorization before a notary when an agent will sign and file the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Application and Proxy Statement from the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the owner, property, project, and contact details, and gather the required plans, documents, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video notarization for the Proxy Statement if an agent will sign and file the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the Proxy Statement in front of the commissioned online notary during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Include the notarized Proxy Statement, completed application, fee, and required supporting materials in your submission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sleepy Hollow. 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 Proxy Statement notarized?
- Complete the owner authorization, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the statement when directed, and include it with the permit application.
- Do I need a notary for the entire building permit application?
- The application says a Proxy Statement is required when someone other than the property owner signs. That statement includes a sworn-to-before-me notary block; the form does not indicate that the other application sections require notarization.
- Can I notarize the Proxy Statement online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement by video.
- What should I include with my permit application?
- The form lists a completed application, applicable fee, plans and other supporting materials depending on the project. A survey, zoning form, approvals, licenses, and insurance documents may also be required. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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