Washington, NY · Dutchess County
Owner’s Endorsement
This notarized owner’s endorsement identifies the property owner or authorized representative and is submitted with an application to the Town of Washington Planning Board.
- 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 endorsement states the signer’s ownership or representative role, residence, property location and ID, and the person or company authorized to make the application. The Town’s form says it must be signed before a notary and submitted with the foregoing application for approval. If ownership is held by a corporation, LLC, jointly or in partnership, each owner and/or partner must sign a separate endorsement; some signers must also attach proof of authority.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives submitting the related application to the Town of Washington Planning Board need this endorsement, with separate endorsements for owners or partners as directed.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the owner or authorized representative whose signature appears on the endorsement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner’s Endorsement from the Town of Washington Planning Board.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the ownership or representative selection, residence, property, and authorized person or company fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the endorsement during the video session and complete the sworn-to jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized endorsement with the related application and any required proof of authority.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Washington. 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 the owner’s endorsement?
- Select the signer’s ownership or representative role, provide the requested residence and property details, identify the authorized person or company, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need proof of authority with this form?
- The form requires proof of authority for signers who select the corporation, trust or legal-document, or LLC options. It lists examples such as a corporate resolution or power of attorney.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session.
- Who must sign a separate owner’s endorsement?
- The form says each owner and/or partner must sign a separate endorsement when ownership is held by a corporation, LLC, jointly or in partnership. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Owner’s Endorsement in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.