Brightwaters, NY · Suffolk County
Patio Permit Application
The Patio Permit Application is for Brightwaters property owners or commercial tenants seeking a permit for patio work, and it must be submitted to the Village Building Department with supporting materials.
- 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 for proposed patio work, and the form says a permit must be obtained before work begins. Submit the application in triplicate with the required survey, plans, and application fee; residents and contractors must also provide the items listed in the instruction sheet. After the work is complete, a final survey and inspection are required for a Certificate of Compliance.
Who needs it
Brightwaters property owners, or an owner's agent for commercial applications, need this form to request a permit for proposed patio work.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Patio Permit Application and instruction sheet from the Village of Brightwaters.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, applicant, contractor, and work details, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during your video meeting with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application in triplicate with required materials and fees 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 submit the Brightwaters patio permit application?
- Complete and sign the application, then submit it in triplicate with the listed survey, plans, and application fee to the Village Building Department. The instruction sheet also lists additional documents for residents and contractors.
- Do I need to notarize the patio permit application?
- Yes. The instruction sheet says the Building Permit application must be signed and notarized. The affidavit on the form is sworn to before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can meet with a commissioned online notary by video; check with the Village if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized application.
- What should I include with the application?
- The instruction sheet lists a completed, signed and notarized Building Permit application, a survey showing the proposed plans' location and dimensions, three copies of plans, and an application fee. It also lists required contractor documents.
- When do I need to confirm requirements with the Village?
- If you are unsure about application documents, fees, or submission requirements, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure. The form provides Brightwaters Building Department contact information.