Roslyn Harbor, NY · Nassau County
Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application packet requests a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use from Roslyn Harbor and is filed by a property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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
Roslyn Harbor’s application asks the owner or agent to provide property details, a recent survey, and supporting proof that structures existed before December 28, 1931. The packet also includes owner, applicant-designee, and smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector affidavits, along with a checklist and a $150 non-refundable fee. The Village requires an inspection of the entire parcel; the Building Inspector may also require floor plans or an original Certificate of Electrical Inspection.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use for property in Roslyn Harbor needs this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy Application and Checklist from the Village of Roslyn Harbor.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill in the application and gather the survey, supporting proof of pre-existing use, and other required documents. Leave sworn statements unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit sections that require a notarial act.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign each applicable sworn statement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed packet, supporting documents, and fee to the Village, then arrange the required property inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Roslyn Harbor. 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 affidavits in this application notarized?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the sworn affidavit sections. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video appointment.
- Do I need to submit a survey with the application?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a survey showing current structures and setbacks, dated within two years of the application and bearing the original seal and signature of a licensed land surveyor.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. The form’s sworn affidavits must still be completed and submitted as required by the Village; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else does the application require?
- The checklist requests documentation supporting pre-December 28, 1931, use, a $150 non-refundable fee, and an inspection of the entire parcel. The Building Inspector may require additional documents.