White Plains, NY · Westchester County
Owner's Affidavit for Construction Field Inspection
This affidavit lets a property owner or corporate officer swear that a licensed professional engineer or registered architect has been engaged to inspect construction covered by a White Plains building permit.
- 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
White Plains uses this affidavit with a building permit application to document that the owner has engaged a New York State-licensed professional engineer or registered architect for regular, periodic construction inspections. The owner or corporate officer identifies the property, permit work and designated inspection professionals, and swears that the professionals are engaged for the construction's full duration. The form also acknowledges that an architect's or engineer's final inspection affidavit must be filed when construction is complete.
Who needs it
The property owner or an authorized corporate officer applying for a White Plains building permit must complete this form when providing for construction field inspections by a licensed design professional.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner's Affidavit for Construction Field Inspection from the White Plains Department of Building.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the owner, permit, property and work details, and identify the designated inspection professional or professionals.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the owner or corporate officer signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with the building permit materials as directed by the White Plains Department of Building.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from White Plains. 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 complete this construction inspection affidavit?
- Enter the permit and property details, identify the designated engineer or architect, and have the owner or corporate officer sign and swear before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit with the building permit materials.
- Do I need a notary for this White Plains owner affidavit?
- Yes. The form instructs the applicant to swear to the affidavit and includes a “Sworn to before me” block for a notary public.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York has authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What happens after construction is complete?
- The form acknowledges that an architect's or engineer's affidavit for final inspection must be filed upon completion of construction.
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