Sleepy Hollow, NY · Westchester County

Fire Suppression Permit Application

This application requests a Village of Sleepy Hollow permit for fire suppression work and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent with the Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings & Building Compliance.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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 a permit for fire suppression work at a property in Sleepy Hollow, including new systems, repairs, additions, alterations, and replacements. The Village requires Parts 1 and 2, signed by the property owner, along with the applicable fee and supporting documents; an agent may sign and file if the owner completes the proxy statement. Plans and other project documents may also be required, and the Village says incomplete submissions can be rejected or delayed.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking approval for fire suppression work in Sleepy Hollow must submit this application, or authorize an agent to sign and file it using the proxy statement.

Why it needs a notary

The proxy statement contains a sworn jurat; the property owner signs it before a notary when authorizing another person to sign and file the application.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Fire Suppression Permit Application and review the filing requirements and notices.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in Parts 1 and 2 and gather the plans, fee, and supporting documents required for your project.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Proxy Statement

    If an agent will sign and file, complete the owner’s proxy statement and leave its signature for the notary session.

  4. 4

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the owner’s sworn proxy statement.

  5. 5

    Sign on Video

    Verify your identity and sign the proxy statement during the live video session.

  6. 6

    Submit to the Village

    File the completed application, notarized proxy if applicable, fee, and required supporting documents with the Village department.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Sleepy Hollow. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 notarize the proxy statement?
Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show your identification, and sign the sworn proxy statement during the video session. Attach it to the application when an agent signs for the owner.
Do I need a notary for the entire application?
The form’s notarial block is on the proxy statement, which is required when someone other than the property owner signs the application. The application signature itself is not shown with a notarial block.
What documents are required with the application?
The form lists Parts 1 and 2, the applicable fee, and project documents such as plans and system calculations. Additional items may include a property survey, contractor licenses, and insurance certificates. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Can I start work after submitting the application?
No. The form says not to begin work until you have received an actual permit. It also states that work requiring a permit before issuance is prohibited.
Is remote online notarization available for the proxy?
New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the property owner’s sworn proxy statement by video.

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