Malverne, NY · Nassau County

Affidavit of Appearance

This affidavit lets a Malverne property owner authorize a representative to appear at a Special Exception, Use, or Architectural Review Board hearing for an application.

Simple form~10 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 affidavit identifies the property owner, representative, application number, and hearing, and records the owner’s authorization for the representative to appear. The Malverne Building Department form is for owners using a representative at a Special Exception, Use, or Architectural Review Board hearing connected with an application.

Who needs it

A Malverne property owner who wants to authorize someone else to represent them at a listed board hearing should complete this affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat, so the property owner signing the affidavit must swear to it before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Get the Affidavit of Appearance from the Malverne Building Department.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Details

    Provide the date, application number, owner and representative names, hearing information, and authorization.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Swear to the affidavit and sign while the notary observes you remotely.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Department

    Send the completed affidavit to the Malverne Building Department as directed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Malverne. 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 complete the Affidavit of Appearance?
Enter the date, application number, owner name, representative, hearing details, and authorization. Sign the affidavit before the notary, then submit it to the Malverne Building Department.
Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
Yes. The form has a sworn-to-before-me jurat, which means the owner must swear to the affidavit and sign before a notary.
Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
New York authorizes a commissioned online notary to notarize remotely under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Malverne Building Department whether it accepts the remotely notarized form.
What if I am unsure whether this form applies to my hearing?
The form refers to Special Exception, Use, and Architectural Review Board hearings connected with an application. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

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