Sea Cliff, NY · Nassau County
Affidavit of Single Family Dwelling
This affidavit states that an owner maintains a one-family dwelling occupied as one housekeeping unit, and accompanies a Building Permit Application filed with the Sea Cliff Building Department.
- 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 of Single Family Dwelling identifies the owner and property, including its section, block and lot on the Nassau Land Tax Map. The owner swears that the dwelling is maintained as one housekeeping unit and occupied by only one family. Sea Cliff’s form says the affidavit is made to assure the Building Superintendent and employees of this use, and the owner states they are filing a Building Permit Application.
Who needs it
A property owner filing a Building Permit Application in Sea Cliff who must affirm that the dwelling is maintained as one housekeeping unit occupied by one family needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Single Family Dwelling from the Sea Cliff Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the owner’s residence, dwelling address, and section, block and lot details shown on the Nassau Land Tax Map.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Include the notarized affidavit with your Building Permit Application to the Sea Cliff Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sea Cliff. 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 Sea Cliff single-family affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, and submit the notarized form with your Building Permit Application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat. The owner must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s sworn signature by video; check with the Sea Cliff Building Department if you have questions about submitting the completed form.
- What information does the affidavit ask the owner to affirm?
- The owner identifies their residence and the dwelling’s location and tax-map details, then affirms that the property is maintained as one housekeeping unit and occupied by only one family.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- The form states that the owner is filing a Building Permit Application. Submit the affidavit with that application to the Sea Cliff Building Department; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.