New Hempstead, NY · Rockland County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application requests preliminary plat approval for a proposed subdivision and is filed with the Village of New Hempstead Planning Board by the applicant or the applicant’s authorized agent.
- 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 collects subdivision, property, ownership, applicant, and project details for Planning Board review. The checklist calls for supporting affidavits, project materials, and other submissions, and the application includes affidavits about municipal interests, ownership, nearby properties, posting, and notification. Applicants use it when seeking preliminary plat approval for a subdivision in the village; the Planning Board may also require environmental assessment materials.
Who needs it
A subdivision applicant, property owner, or authorized agent seeking preliminary plat approval from the New Hempstead Village Planning Board needs this application and its supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn jurat blocks for the applicant or owner and, where applicable, a representative signing affidavits; each signer must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Preliminary Plat Application and review its checklist and affidavit sections.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the application and applicable affidavits, leaving jurat signature areas unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and prepare your identification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear live by video and sign each applicable affidavit when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Include the notarized affidavits and required materials with your application to the Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Hempstead. 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 affidavits in this application?
- Complete the form first, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit sections during your video appointment, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?
- The packet includes several sworn affidavits with notary blocks. Review the application and confirm which affidavits apply to your submission; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I sign the affidavits online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature during a live video session.
- What should I have ready for my appointment?
- Have the application and applicable affidavits ready, along with acceptable identification. Do not sign the jurat sections until the notary gives instructions.