Riverhead, NY · Suffolk County
Occupancy / Use Permit Application
This application requests a Town of Riverhead occupancy or use permit and is filed with the Building Department by a property owner or applicant seeking approval for a proposed use.
- 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
Use this application to request a building or zoning permit, including an occupancy or use permit, from the Town of Riverhead Building Department. The packet asks for project details and supporting materials, including plans, and requires an owner, agent, or architect to swear that the application information is true and complete. It also includes a disclosure affidavit. The town states that this permit is not a Certificate of Occupancy and that inspections and a Certificate of Compliance are required before use or occupancy.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking an occupancy or use permit, or other building or zoning approval, from the Town of Riverhead should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner, agent, or architect signs the application affidavit before a notary; the applicant also signs the separate Disclosure Affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Occupancy / Use Permit Application from the Town of Riverhead Building Department.
- 2
Fill Out The Forms
Complete the application and Disclosure Affidavit, and gather the plans and supporting materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application affidavit and Disclosure Affidavit during the notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized forms and required supporting materials to the 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 Riverhead use permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and disclosure affidavit, then book an online session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the required statements during the video session and submit the completed packet and supporting materials to the Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an affidavit signed by the owner, agent, or architect before a notary, and the separate Disclosure Affidavit also has a notarial jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your notarized submission.
- What else does the permit application require?
- The packet lists project plans and other supporting items, including an owner’s affidavit or executed lease front page, a survey, and a Planning Department pre-review application. Check the form for the requirements that apply to your project.
Occupancy / Use Permit Application in other Suffolk County cities
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