Manorhaven, NY · Nassau County
Float Permit Application
This application requests a Manorhaven float permit and is completed by the property owner or an authorized applicant seeking permission for a float in Sheets Creek.
- 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
Manorhaven’s application collects a description of the proposed float and contact details for the owner and, if different, the applicant. The village lists a $750 fee per float, a float photo, and a liability certificate naming Manorhaven as additionally insured with at least $500,000 coverage. Floats may be stored between November 15, 2024, and April 15, 2025; the form warns that unpermitted floats or floats left in Manorhaven portions of Sheets Creek after April 15 are subject to a $1,000 fine.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a float permit for a float in Sheets Creek should complete this application and provide the listed supporting items.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the property owner and any different applicant sign the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Manorhaven Float Permit Application from the village.
- 2
Complete the Form
Describe the proposed float and enter the owner’s details and, if applicable, the applicant’s details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required notarized signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign before the notary during your remote online session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Include the fee, float photo, and listed insurance certificate when submitting the application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manorhaven. 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 apply for a Manorhaven float permit?
- Complete the application, include the $750 fee per float, a float photo, and the required liability certificate, then submit the materials to the village.
- Do I need to notarize this float permit application?
- Yes. The form says all signatures must be notarized and includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me.” The owner and any different applicant should sign before the notary.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your notarized application.
- What supporting items does the village list?
- The application lists a $750 fee per float, a photo of the float, and liability coverage of at least $500,000 with Manorhaven listed as additionally insured.