East Hampton, NY · Suffolk County
Building Permit Agent Letter
The East Hampton Agent Letter lets a property owner appoint someone to represent them and file the documents needed to obtain building permits with the Town’s 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
This one-page Agent Letter lets an East Hampton property owner designate someone to represent them and file documents needed to obtain building permits. The Town’s Building Department form identifies the premises and S.C.T.M. number, names the appointed agent, and includes the owner’s sworn statement and notary section. Use it when the owner wants an agent to handle the permit application paperwork on their behalf.
Who needs it
An East Hampton property owner who wants another person to represent them and file the necessary documents to obtain a building permit needs this letter.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an owner’s sworn-to-before-me jurat block; the property owner signs and swears to the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agent Letter
Get the Agent Letter from the Town of East Hampton Building Department.
- 2
Fill In The Owner And Agent Details
Enter the premises address and S.C.T.M. number, and identify the person appointed to act as agent.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the owner’s statement while the notary witnesses you by video.
- 5
Submit The Letter To The Town
Send the completed letter to the Town of East Hampton Building Department with the permit documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Hampton. 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 East Hampton Agent Letter?
- Enter the premises address and S.C.T.M. number, name the designated agent, then sign and swear to the statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this letter before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an owner’s sworn-to-before-me section and space for the notary’s signature and stamp.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can witness the owner’s oath by video; confirm the Town’s submission requirements.
- What if I am unsure whether the Town will accept an online-notarized letter?
- Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure. The form is for the Town of East Hampton Building Department.