Oyster Bay, NY · Nassau County
Affidavit of Average Setback
This affidavit records average front setbacks and property details for an owner or applicant submitting information to the Town of Oyster Bay Building Department with a permit 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
The affidavit records the property’s section, block and lot numbers, front setback measurements, and the owner or applicant’s statements about the proposed improvement. The form explains how to calculate average setbacks using nearby buildings and states that the Building Department relies on the affidavit when issuing the permit called for in the application. Complete it for submission to the Town of Oyster Bay when the department requires this setback information.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant preparing a building permit application for a property in the Town of Oyster Bay may need this affidavit to provide average setback information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat: the owner or applicant named as the deponent must swear to the statements and sign before the notary, who completes the signature and stamp lines.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Town of Oyster Bay Affidavit of Average Setback.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in the owner or applicant, property details, and applicable setback information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear to the statements and sign while the notary watches and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed affidavit to the Town of Oyster Bay as directed for the permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oyster Bay. 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 average setback affidavit?
- Enter the owner or applicant and property details, then provide the applicable front setback measurements and statements. Sign the affidavit before a notary and submit it with the permit application as directed.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the deponent is duly sworn and includes a “SWORN TO BEFORE ME” jurat, plus lines for the notary’s signature and stamp.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing during a video session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information does the affidavit request?
- It asks for owner or applicant and property identification details, average front setback measurements, and sworn statements about the proposed improvement and the Building Department’s reliance on the information.
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