Brightwaters, NY · Suffolk County
Deck Permit Application
Brightwaters property owners or authorized agents use this application to request permission to build or install a deck and submit it with a building permit application.
- 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 deck construction; the form states that a building permit must be obtained before work begins. Applicants submit it in triplicate with a notarized application, a recent survey showing the site plan and setbacks, and three copies of construction specifications. The Building Department reviews complete applications, and an as-built survey is required before final inspection and consideration of a certificate of occupancy.
Who needs it
A Brightwaters property owner, or an authorized agent for a commercial application, needs this form when applying to build or install a deck.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the current Deck Permit Application from the Village of Brightwaters.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, applicant and proposed-work details, and prepare the survey and specifications listed on the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the notary's video session and receive the notarized application.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the application in triplicate with the required survey and specifications to the Brightwaters Building Department.
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 deck permit affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the notarized application with the other required materials.
- Do I need to submit a notarized application?
- Yes. The checklist calls for one copy of the notarized application, signed by the owner or agent, along with a recent survey and three copies of specifications.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The form identifies the owner as the signer; it notes that commercial applications may be signed by the owner's agent. The signer swears the application statements and submitted plans are true and complete.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm the Village's submission requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.