Port Jefferson, NY · Suffolk County
Temporary Tent, Canopy or Awning Permit Application
This application requests a Village of Port Jefferson permit for temporary tent, canopy or awning installations and is filed by the property owner or their authorized representative.
- 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 helps the Village assess a temporary tent, canopy or awning installation, including its location, size, materials, use dates and planned equipment. A permit is required if the tent is closed on one or more sides, exceeds 700 square feet, or is less than 12 feet from another structure. The application requirements call for two completed, signed and notarized applications, surveys, plans, insurance information and a $200 fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents, architects or contractors applying to install a temporary tent, canopy or awning in Port Jefferson may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an affidavit stating the application is true and complete; the listed owner, owner’s agent, architect or contractor signs it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village of Port Jefferson’s temporary tent, canopy or awning permit application.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the installation, property, owner, tenant or business, contractor, use-date and affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the application affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Prepare the required duplicate applications, surveys, plans, insurance information and fee for filing with the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Jefferson. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for the notarized document.
- Do I need a permit for a temporary tent or canopy?
- The form says a permit is required if the tent is closed on one or more sides, exceeds 700 square feet, or is less than 12 feet from another structure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The application lists two completed, signed and notarized applications, two surveys, two sets of plans with flame spread ratings, use dates, contractor insurance information and a $200 fee.
- Does New York allow online notarization?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about its filing requirements.