White Plains, NY · Westchester County

Architect/Engineer's Affidavit for Final Inspection

This affidavit is completed and sworn to by the architect or engineer applying to the White Plains Department of Building for final inspection and a Certificate of Occupancy.

Standard form~15 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

The form identifies the building permit, property, and work, and asks the architect or engineer to attest to inspections and compliance with filed drawings and applicable building requirements. White Plains requires the printed or typewritten application to be sworn to when applying for final approval and a Certificate of Occupancy. The affidavit includes a notary section and asks for the seal of the registered architect or professional engineer licensed in New York State.

Who needs it

A licensed architect or engineer applying for final approval of work under a White Plains building permit must complete and swear to this affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the architect or engineer named as applicant signs the affidavit before a notary and affixes their professional seal.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Get the Architect/Engineer's Affidavit for Final Inspection from the White Plains Department of Building.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Print or type the form and fill in the permit, property, work, applicant, and license information.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the sworn affidavit during the video session and affix the required professional seal.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed application to the White Plains Department of Building for final inspection and a Certificate of Occupancy.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from White Plains. 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 get the affidavit notarized online?
Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. The architect or engineer signs during the video session and submits the sworn affidavit to the White Plains Department of Building.
Do I need to affix my professional seal?
Yes. The form directs the applicant to affix the seal of a registered architect or professional engineer licensed in New York State, as well as complete the notary section.
Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The applicant must still complete the sworn affidavit and follow the form’s requirements.
What information should I include?
The form requests the building permit number, property address, SBL, work description, applicant details, professional license information, and statements about inspections and compliance. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

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