Malverne, NY · Nassau County
Affidavit of Appearance
The Affidavit of Appearance authorizes a named representative to appear for a property owner at a Malverne Zoning Board of Appeals hearing concerning a specified application.
- 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
Property owners use this form to authorize someone else to represent them at a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. It identifies the owner, property address, application number, hearing date and representative, and provides space to describe the authorization. The Malverne Building Department form is for an appearance connected with an application before the Village’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants to authorize another person to represent them at a Malverne Zoning Board of Appeals hearing should complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Affidavit of Appearance from the Incorporated Village of Malverne Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner and property information, representative, hearing date, application number and authorization details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to the Malverne Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Malverne. 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 Affidavit of Appearance?
- Enter the owner’s name, property address, representative, hearing date, application number and authorization details. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it to the Malverne Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it is sworn to before a notary, so the owner or owners should sign in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information should I have ready?
- Have the property address, owner names, representative’s name, hearing date and application number ready, along with the details of the authorization.