Riverhead, NY · Suffolk County
Duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use Application
This application requests a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use from the Town of Riverhead Building Department for a property in Riverhead.
- 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
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or a Letter of Pre-Existing Use. The Town asks applicants to provide supporting materials, including surveys showing current structures, floor-plan sketches, and evidence of pre-1965 construction when applicable. The application states that the entire parcel must be inspected and that processing begins after the applicable forms and fee are received.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent seeking a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use from the Town of Riverhead needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating “Sworn before me”; the applicant signs the application before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use application from the Town of Riverhead.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the applicant and property details, then gather applicable surveys, sketches, records, and other supporting materials listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application, applicable supporting materials, and fee 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 request a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Pre-Existing Use?
- Complete the application and gather the applicable supporting materials and fee. The Town says processing starts when all applicable forms and the fee are received, and an inspection of the entire parcel is required.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating “Sworn before me.” The applicant must sign before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform remote notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act is performed.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists two surveys showing current structures, floor-plan or room-layout sketches, available Certificates of Occupancy or Compliance, and evidence of pre-1965 construction when applicable. Other listed materials may also apply.
- What if I am unsure which documents or fee apply?
- Review the application’s checklist and fee information, and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.