Florida, NY · Orange County
Owner Waiver Letter
The Owner Waiver Letter lets a property owner authorize another person to handle permit and certificate-of-occupancy matters with the Village of Florida Building and Planning Departments.
- 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
This one-page letter records an owner's authorization for a named person to act on the owner's behalf before the Village of Florida Building and Planning Departments. It covers obtaining permits and certificates of occupancy and provides spaces for the owner's printed name, signature, property and parcel details, and date. Use it when an owner wants someone else to handle these matters with the departments; the form does not specify circumstances in which the Village requires it.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants to authorize another person to handle permit or certificate-of-occupancy matters with the Village's Building and Planning Departments may use this letter.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the property owner signing the authorization must sign before the notary and complete the owner and property details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Letter
Get the Owner Waiver Letter from the Village of Florida Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the authorized person's name, owner information, property address, parcel details, and date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the letter during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized letter to the Village of Florida as directed.
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 get the Owner Waiver Letter notarized?
- Complete the owner and property details, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the letter during the video session and submit it to the Village as directed.
- Do I need to sign the letter in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat, so the owner should sign before the notary. Ask the Village if you are unsure about any submission details.
- 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. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner's signature remotely.
- What if I am unsure whether the Village requires this letter?
- The form authorizes another person to handle permit and certificate-of-occupancy matters, but does not state when the Village requires it. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.