Oyster Bay Cove, NY · Nassau County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a village permit for building, installation, alteration, site work, or other listed projects and is submitted by the property owner or their representative.
- 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 property, project, owner, and contractor details for work such as new buildings, additions, alterations, decks, HVAC, and site work. The village requires a permit before work begins, and applicants must submit the application in duplicate; incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted. The owner affidavit also sets out responsibilities for inspections, keeping approved plans and the permit on site, and extending an unexpired permit when needed.
Who needs it
Property owners or their designated representatives use this application to request a village building permit before starting the listed construction, installation, alteration, or site work.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a New York and Nassau County jurat: the property owner signs the owner affidavit and swears to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building Permit Application from the Village of Oyster Bay Cove.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the property, project, owner, and other applicable details; submit it in duplicate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the owner affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application in duplicate to the Village of Oyster Bay Cove before work begins.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oyster Bay Cove. 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 get the owner affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the owner affidavit during your video session, and submit the completed application in duplicate to the village.
- Do I need a notary for this building permit application?
- Yes. The owner affidavit includes a jurat and calls for the owner's signature and oath before a notary public.
- When must I apply for the permit?
- The form says a permit must be obtained before commencing work. It also says no work may start until the permit has been issued and posted at the location.
- Can I use remote online notarization for the owner affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the village will accept the remotely notarized affidavit; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Building Permit Application in other Nassau County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.