Head of the Harbor, NY · Suffolk County
Building Permit Application
This 14-page building permit packet is for property owners or their representatives seeking approval for construction, additions, alterations, or other listed work in the Incorporated Village of Head of the Harbor.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Head of the Harbor · Head of the Harbor, Suffolk County, New York
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- headoftheharborny.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
The packet includes the building permit application, sworn affidavits, environmental assessment forms, and coastal assessment materials. The Village Building Department requires a completed application signed by the property owner and notarized, along with plans, surveys, insurance certificates, contractor information, and the applicable fee; additional board applications may be required depending on the project.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives proposing construction, additions, alterations, or other listed work in Head of the Harbor should submit the required materials to the Village Building Department.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the building permit packet and review the application procedure, affidavit sections, and supporting form requirements.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the applicable information and gather the required plans, surveys, certificates, contractor information, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit and sworn verification sections.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the required sections during the live online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed packet and supporting materials to the Head of the Harbor Building Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Head of the Harbor. 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 building permit affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the packet, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit sections during a video session, and include the notarized pages with the other materials submitted to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the building permit application?
- The Village procedure says the building permit application must be completed on both sides, signed by the property owner, and notarized. The packet also includes sworn affidavit sections and a sworn environmental form verification.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village Building Department if you are unsure whether your completed packet meets its submission requirements.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The procedure lists surveys, a site plan, construction drawings, environmental and coastal assessment forms, insurance certificates, contractor’s license information, and the applicable fee. Requirements depend on the project and may include separate board applications.
- Where can I check whether my project needs additional applications?
- The procedure notes that separate Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals applications may be required, and directs applicants to request specific forms and the fee schedule when applicable; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Special Event Permit Application
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Special Permit Plan Application
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Zoning Board of Appeals Application
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Application For Site Plan Or Subdivision Review
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Workers’ Compensation Exemption Affidavit
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