Washington, NY · Dutchess County
Wetlands and Watercourse Permit Application
This application requests Town of Washington Planning Board approval for regulated wetland or watercourse activity and is filed by the applicant with the town’s Zoning Administrator.
- 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 seek Planning Board approval for proposed work affecting wetlands, watercourses, water bodies, or controlled areas. The form requests applicant and site details, a description of the activity, supporting documents, and required fees and escrow. Submit the application and four copies to the Zoning Administrator, with an electronic copy to the Planning Board Secretary. The Planning Board may request additional information after its initial review.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing regulated activity affecting wetlands, watercourses, water bodies, or controlled areas in the Town of Washington should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn owner’s endorsement and sworn agent and business-interest affidavits; each person signing a completed notary block must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Washington Wetlands and Watercourse Permit Application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and site information, describe the proposed activity, and prepare the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable endorsement or affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the applicable document when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the application and four copies to the Zoning Administrator and an electronic copy to the Planning Board Secretary.
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 notarize the wetland permit application online?
- Complete the relevant owner’s endorsement or affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the document when directed, and submit the completed application and required copies to the town.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this form?
- The form states that it must be signed before a notary public. It includes an owner’s endorsement and affidavits for an owner’s agent and municipal business interests; notarize the applicable completed blocks.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicable signature through a live video session.
- What documents and copies should I submit?
- The form requests an application and four copies, plus an electronic copy to the Planning Board Secretary. It lists required supporting materials, fees, and an initial escrow deposit; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.