Clay, NY · Onondaga County
Preliminary Plat Approval Disclosure Affidavit
This disclosure affidavit accompanies a Town of Clay preliminary plat application and is completed by the applicant to disclose whether Town officers, employees, or their relatives have an interest in the 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 affidavit asks the applicant to confirm whether a Town of Clay officer, employee, or defined relative has an interest in the preliminary plat application, or to provide full particulars on an attached sheet. The Town’s instructions say an executed Disclosure Affidavit must be attached to every application, petition, or request for approval of a plat. Submit it with the preliminary plat application and required supporting materials to the Commissioner of Planning and Development.
Who needs it
Applicants submitting a preliminary plat approval application to the Town of Clay must complete and attach this disclosure affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit carries a notarial acknowledgment block; the applicant or other named signer must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Get the Town of Clay preliminary plat application and its Disclosure Affidavit from the Town’s website.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Provide the requested applicant details and disclose any applicable interest, or attach full particulars as directed by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Attach the executed affidavit to the preliminary plat application and submit the required materials to the Town of Clay.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clay. 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 Clay disclosure affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Show your identification, appear by video, and acknowledge your signature during the session. Attach the notarized affidavit to your application.
- Do I need to notarize the disclosure affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment block, and the Town’s instructions require an executed Disclosure Affidavit to accompany the preliminary plat application.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act takes place.
- What should I do if I am unsure about the Town’s submission requirements?
- The application instructions require an executed affidavit and supporting materials, and say incomplete applications will not be processed. Contact the Town of Clay or confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.