Old Westbury, NY · Nassau County
Gates, Piers, Driveway, and Retaining Walls Permit Application
This two-page application requests a Village of Old Westbury permit for gates, piers, driveways, or retaining walls and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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 application provides details about the property, owner, contractor, construction cost, and proposed gate, wall, or piers. Applicants must include a plot plan showing the installation location and a scaled gate diagram with its height, length, and description; the form also requests workers’ compensation insurance information. The applicant swears that they are authorized to apply, the statements are true, and the work will follow the application and accompanying plans.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant proposing gates, piers, a driveway, or retaining walls in the Village of Old Westbury needs this permit application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary public, using the form’s jurat block, and swears that the application statements are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Gates, Piers, Driveway, and Retaining Walls Permit Application from the Village of Old Westbury.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, contractor, construction, and insurance details. Prepare the requested plot plan and gate diagram.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant’s sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized application and required plans to the Village of Old Westbury.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Westbury. 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 this Old Westbury permit?
- Complete the application, include the required plot plan and scaled gate diagram, provide the requested insurance information, sign before a notary, and submit it to the Village.
- Do I need to include plans with the application?
- Yes. The form asks for a plot plan showing the exact installation location and a scaled gate diagram with its height, length, and description.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it accepts a remotely notarized application.
- What fees does the form list?
- The form lists a $150 application fee, $750 permit fee, $1,200 infrastructure improvement fee, and $250 certificate of occupancy fee, payable by separate check.