Brightwaters, NY · Suffolk County
Pool and Hot Tub Permit Application
This application requests a Brightwaters permit for pool or hot tub work and is filed by the property owner with the Village Building Department.
- 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 form to apply for a permit to install an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool or a hot tub at a Brightwaters property. The owner provides property and contractor information, describes the work, submits the required survey, plans and license or insurance documents, and swears that the application and plans are true and complete. The form says a permit must be obtained before work begins; the Building Department completes the permit and fee fields.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Brightwaters permit for pool or hot tub work must complete the application and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an owner affidavit with a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the property owner signs the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Brightwaters Pool and Hot Tub Permit Application from the Village website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and contractor details, describe the work, and gather the requested survey, plans, licenses and insurance documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner affidavit during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application and supporting materials 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 owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the owner affidavit during the video session when directed.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The owner affidavit includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat and a notary public signature area. The property owner signs that affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Check with the Village Building Department if you are unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized form.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form requests a survey showing pool location, dimensions and setbacks; plans for in-ground pools; and applicable contractor licenses and insurance documents.
- When should I apply for the pool permit?
- The form states that a permit must be obtained before work begins and that fees may be assessed for work performed before required permits are issued; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.