Oyster Bay, NY · Nassau County
Preliminary Affidavit of Footings, Foundations and Existing Support Systems
This affidavit lets a licensed architect or engineer certify that existing footings, foundations and support systems can support proposed construction for a Town of Oyster Bay building 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 Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development uses this preliminary affidavit with a building permit application for a second-story addition or new dwelling on an existing foundation. The architect or engineer describes the property and certifies that the existing support systems can carry the proposed construction. The form also records the owner’s authorization and consent to necessary testing; the professional must later file a final certification before a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.
Who needs it
A licensed architect or engineer completes the affidavit for a building permit application involving a second-story addition or new dwelling on an existing foundation.
Why it needs a notary
The architect or engineer signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat and provides a signature and stamp.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the preliminary affidavit from the Town of Oyster Bay and review its instructions.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property details and have the architect or engineer complete the certification and signature fields.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized affidavit with the attached building permit application to the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development.
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 get the affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat for the architect or engineer’s sworn statement, with spaces for the notary’s signature and stamp.
- Who completes the affidavit?
- The form calls for a licensed architect or engineer to certify that the existing footings, foundation and support systems can support the proposed construction. The property owner also signs to confirm reading and understanding the statements.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized form.