Oyster Bay, NY · Nassau County
Final Affidavit of Certification
This sworn certification is completed by a licensed professional engineer or architect and submitted to the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development with a Certificate of Occupancy 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 Final Affidavit of Certification asks a licensed engineer or architect to certify that building work was performed under their general supervision and conforms to filed plans and applicable Town and New York State building requirements. The professional submits it to the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development in connection with an application for a Certificate of Occupancy. The form also includes a property-owner signature confirming they read and understand the statements.
Who needs it
A licensed professional engineer or architect completes this affidavit for building work connected with a Certificate of Occupancy application in the Town of Oyster Bay.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Town of Oyster Bay Final Affidavit of Certification.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the job location, property details, building permit number, and professional certification information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the engineer or architect signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
The engineer or architect takes the oath and signs before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Add the property owner’s signature and submit the completed affidavit with the Certificate of Occupancy 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 Final Affidavit of Certification?
- The engineer or architect fills in the job and permit details, completes the certification, and signs before a notary. The property owner also signs the separate acknowledgment on the form.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat for the engineer or architect. The property owner’s separate signature is not shown in that notary block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Town if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development and says the affidavit is connected with a Certificate of Occupancy application. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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