Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Affidavit of Ownership
This affidavit identifies a property and its owner for submission to Chestnut Ridge’s Building, Planning and Zoning Department, with the owner swearing to the ownership statement before a notary.
- 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 records the property’s section, block, lot and address, along with the owner’s contact and identification details. The owner swears that they own the described parcel in the Village of Chestnut Ridge, as designated on the Town of Ramapo Tax Map. The form is provided by the Building, Planning and Zoning Department; contact the department to confirm when it is required and whether supporting ownership documents are needed.
Who needs it
A property owner completing an ownership affidavit for a parcel in Chestnut Ridge may need this form when submitting ownership information to the Building, Planning and Zoning Department.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Ownership from Chestnut Ridge’s Building, Planning and Zoning Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property’s section, block, lot and address, plus the owner’s requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the ownership statement in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Department
Send the completed affidavit and any required supporting documents to Chestnut Ridge’s Building, Planning and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chestnut Ridge. 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 complete the Affidavit of Ownership?
- Fill in the property and owner information, then sign and swear to the ownership statement before a notary. Contact Chestnut Ridge’s Building, Planning and Zoning Department about submission details.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat, so the owner must sign and swear to the statement before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing and swearing to the affidavit by video.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The form says non-individual owners, such as partnerships, LLCs and corporations, must submit supporting documentation establishing ownership and identifying the party responsible. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.