Brightwaters, NY · Suffolk County
Building Permit Application
This four-page application is for Brightwaters property owners or authorized agents seeking village approval to build, install, alter, or add to a structure.
- 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
Brightwaters requires this application before work begins; it must be submitted in triplicate, and incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted. The Building Inspector reviews complete applications before the appropriate Village Boards review them. Applicants provide project and property details, a work description, plans and supporting documents, and the owner or authorized agent completes the sworn affidavit. Separate sections address construction notices and dumpster permits.
Who needs it
Brightwaters property owners, or an owner’s agent on a commercial application, need this form to request a permit for proposed building or installation work.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the March 2026 Building Permit Application from the Village of Brightwaters.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner or agent, contractor, and work details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the owner or authorized agent who must sign the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the affidavit as instructed during the session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application in triplicate with required supporting materials to the Village of Brightwaters.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brightwaters. 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 building permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange for the property owner or, for a commercial application, the owner’s agent to sign the sworn affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s checklist requests one copy of the notarized application. Its affidavit contains the “Sworn to before me” block; the signer should follow the form’s instructions for completing it.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. The signer meets with a commissioned online notary by video and signs the affidavit as directed. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What documents accompany the building permit application?
- The checklist may call for photos, a deed for new home construction, a current survey, plans and specifications, and contractor licenses and insurance. Requirements depend on the proposed work.
Building Permit Application in other Suffolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.