Riverhead, NY · Suffolk County
Bed And Breakfast Permit Application
This application packet is for Riverhead property owners seeking permission to operate a bed-and-breakfast and includes sworn statements and inspection authorization for 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
Riverhead’s packet combines a building and zoning permit application, a disclosure affidavit, and an owner authorization for Town inspections. The requirements say bed-and-breakfast establishments must be owner-occupied, and the Town requires annual inspections for continued compliance. Applicants must also provide the listed plans and supporting documents, including a Town Board approval resolution and proof of recorded covenants and restrictions if applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to operate a bed-and-breakfast in Riverhead need this packet and must provide the required supporting documents to the Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for the owner or applicant, the disclosure-affidavit applicant, and the property owner signing inspection authorization; each signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Bed and Breakfast Permit Application packet from the Town of Riverhead.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill in the application and affidavits, and gather the plans and supporting documents listed in the requirements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the packet’s sworn statements.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Wait to sign each required sworn statement until you are with the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Send the completed application and required supporting documents to the Town of Riverhead Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Riverhead. 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 sworn statements notarized?
- Complete the required sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statements during your video session, and include the notarized pages with the application packet.
- Do I need to notarize every page?
- The packet identifies the building and zoning application, disclosure affidavit, and owner inspection authorization as requiring signatures before a notary. Follow the form’s instructions for each sworn statement.
- Can I sign with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize eligible documents during a live video session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else does the application packet require?
- The listed requirements include building plans, an inspection acknowledgment checklist, a Riverhead Town Board approval resolution, and proof of recorded covenants and restrictions if applicable.