Upper Nyack, NY · Rockland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This packet requests an area variance, use variance, or zoning interpretation or appeal from the Village of Upper Nyack Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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
Use this packet to ask the Village of Upper Nyack Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance, use variance, or interpretation or appeal. It includes application questions, owner or applicant certifications, a General Municipal Law disclosure, referral materials, and submission and public-hearing instructions. The packet directs applicants to submit materials to the Zoning Inspector for a completeness determination before making the full board submission; some applications also require Planning Board referral first.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking an area variance, use variance, or zoning interpretation or appeal from the Village of Upper Nyack Zoning Board of Appeals need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or non-owner applicant signs the applicable certification before a notary; the packet includes sworn-to-before-me jurats for these certifications and the GML 809 statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Upper Nyack Zoning Board of Appeals application packet and review its submission checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Applicable Sections
Complete the application and the owner or non-owner certification that applies; leave its notary block unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for each applicable sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the certification during the video session when the commissioned online notary instructs you.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed materials as directed in the packet, including the completeness review and required paper and electronic copies.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Upper Nyack. 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 Zoning Board application notarized?
- Complete the applicable certification without signing it, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed. Include the notarized page with your application packet.
- Do I need to notarize every page of the application?
- No. The packet provides sworn-to-before-me notary blocks for the owner or non-owner applicant certification and the General Municipal Law 809 statement. Check which sections apply to your application.
- Can I sign this Upper Nyack form online with a notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village whether it accepts a remotely notarized submission.
- What should I submit after notarization?
- The packet requires application materials for a completeness determination by the Zoning Inspector, followed by the requested paper copies and an electronic PDF submission. Follow the checklist and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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