Tuckahoe, NY · Westchester County
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
This application and sworn affidavit support a request for a Certificate of Occupancy for a structure in Tuckahoe, submitted by the owner or an eligible professional who filed the plans.
- 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 Village of Tuckahoe Department of Buildings application identifies the property, owner, contractor, and person in responsible charge. Its affidavit states who supervised or accepted the work, the construction cost, and whether the structure follows approved plans and applicable building laws. The form says it may be completed by a registered architect or licensed engineer who filed the plans, and is submitted to seek issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a structure in Tuckahoe submits this application and affidavit, which may be completed by an eligible architect or engineer who filed the plans.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to jurat: the person making the affidavit signs before a notary public after swearing to the statements about the work.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Application for Certificate of Occupancy from the Village of Tuckahoe.
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Fill In the Application
Enter the property, owner, contractor, and project details, and complete the affidavit statements.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the person making the affidavit.
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Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and notarized affidavit to the Village of Tuckahoe Department of Buildings.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tuckahoe. 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 submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Complete the property and project details, have the affidavit signer swear to and sign the statement before a notary, then submit the application to the Village of Tuckahoe Department of Buildings.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to jurat and a notary public signature area. The person making the affidavit must sign before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely; check with the village about submission requirements.
- Who may complete the affidavit?
- The form says the affidavit may be completed by a registered architect or licensed engineer who filed the plans. It identifies the owner as the person submitting the affidavit for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Application for Certificate of Occupancy in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.