Lake Grove, NY · Suffolk County
Sign Application
The Sign Application requests a Village of Lake Grove permit to erect and maintain a sign; sign owners and property owners complete it for the Village.
- 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 application collects information about the sign, its location, size, lighting, and related property details. Lake Grove requires it when applying for a permit to erect and maintain a sign under the Village’s sign rules. Include a sketch of the sign, including its wording, with the application. A permit expires on December 31 of the year it is issued and must be renewed in January each year.
Who needs it
Sign owners applying to erect or maintain a sign in Lake Grove and the property owners associated with the sign must complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate sworn-to-before-me blocks for the sign owner and property owner, and each must sign their statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Sign Application from the Village of Lake Grove.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the requested sign, owner, and property details, and prepare a sketch showing the sign wording.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sign owner’s and property owner’s sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign each sworn statement during the remote notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and sign sketch to the Village of Lake Grove.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Grove. 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
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The form has separate sworn statements for the sign owner and property owner, each with a notary block. Each owner should sign their statement before a notary.
- How do I apply for a Lake Grove sign permit?
- Complete the application, include a sketch showing the sign and its wording, and arrange notarization for the sworn statements. Submit the application to the Village of Lake Grove.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should the sign sketch show?
- The application says it will not be accepted unless a sketch of the sign, including its wording, is provided.
Sign Application in other Suffolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.