Oyster Bay, NY · Nassau County
Preliminary Affidavit of Certification
This affidavit certifies an architect’s or engineer’s role in supervising proposed building construction and is filed with 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 Preliminary Affidavit of Certification gives the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development information about the property owner and the licensed architect or engineer responsible for general construction supervision. It also sets out the professional’s commitments, including notifying the Town if supervision ends and filing a final affidavit. The Town requires this document in connection with an application for a permit to construct a building.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a building permit and the licensed architect or engineer retained to supervise construction may need to complete and file this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Preliminary Affidavit of Certification from the Town of Oyster Bay.
- 2
Complete the Form
Have the architect or engineer provide the requested professional, property, and supervision information; the owner completes the separate statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
The architect or engineer signs during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed affidavit with the building permit application at the Town’s 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 complete and file this affidavit?
- Have the architect or engineer complete the affidavit and sign it before a notary. The property owner also signs the separate statement, then submit the completed form with the building permit application to the Town’s Department of Planning and Development.
- Do I need to bring the property owner to the notary appointment?
- The form has a sworn affidavit for the architect or engineer and a separate property-owner signature. Follow the Town’s instructions about the owner’s signature and whether it must also be notarized; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Town whether it accepts this notarization method for your filing before signing.
- What does the architect or engineer certify?
- The professional identifies the property owner, confirms the owner authorized the construction and supervision, and states an intent to supervise. The form also describes notification and final-affidavit responsibilities.