Brookhaven, NY · Suffolk County
Accessory Apartment License Application
This four-page application lets Brookhaven property owners apply for an accessory apartment license and submit required ownership information, affidavits, identification, residence proofs, photographs, and fee.
- 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
Brookhaven’s Building Division administers this application for an accessory apartment special permit. The form requests property and owner details, proof of residence, photographs, a recorded deed, and a $250 fee; it also includes a residential dwelling ownership affidavit and a transactional disclosure short form. The completed paperwork and fee must be submitted in person, and the form states that a building permit will be required upon submission.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Brookhaven accessory apartment license should complete the application and provide the listed documents, fee, and required signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Brookhaven’s four-page accessory apartment license application and review its instructions and required documents.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter property and owner information, complete the applicable sections, and gather the deed, residence proofs, identification, photographs, and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the required ownership affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required adult occupant, including the deed holder, signs the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed paperwork and fee in person to the Town of Brookhaven Building Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. 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 complete the notarized parts of this application?
- Complete the applicable ownership affidavit, then sign it before the notary. The form says all adult occupants, including the deed holder, must sign and have the affidavit notarized.
- Do I need to submit the application in person?
- Yes. The form says the completed application paperwork and fee must be submitted in person to the Town of Brookhaven Building Division.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized form.
- What else does the application require?
- The form lists a $250 fee, a copy of all recorded deed pages, five copies of proofs of residence, identification, utility bills, and property photographs.