Florida, NY · Orange County
Owner Authorization
The Owner Authorization lets a property owner name an agent, contractor, engineer, or architect to apply and file required documents with the Village of Florida Building Department on the owner’s behalf.
- 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 form identifies the owner, property, and authorized agent, and gives that agent permission to apply to the Village of Florida Building Department and file documents related to the owner’s application. The owner also agrees to abide by requirements the Building Department imposes as a condition of approval. The owner completes and signs the authorization, which is sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants an agent, contractor, engineer, or architect to apply or file documents with the Village of Florida Building Department needs this authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat; the property owner signs the authorization and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Authorization from the Village of Florida website.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, property, agent, and application information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the authorization during the notary’s secure video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Follow the Village of Florida Building Department’s instructions to submit the notarized form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Florida. 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 notarize the Owner Authorization online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign and swear to the authorization during the session, and follow the Village’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to before a notary public, so wait to sign until the notary directs you during the notarization.
- 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 the notarized form.
- What information does the owner authorization ask for?
- It asks for the owner and property information, the agent’s name and mailing address, and the application purpose. The owner signs and swears to the authorization before a notary.
Owner Authorization in other Orange County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.