Riverhead, NY · Suffolk County
Owner’s Endorsement
The Owner’s Endorsement is a sworn statement for a property owner who has no objection to proposed work and submits it to the Town of Riverhead Building Department for a building permit.
- 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
This form identifies the owner, property, proposed work, and Suffolk County tax map number, and states that the owner has no objection to the Building Department issuing a permit for the work. The property owner completes and swears to the statement as part of the Town of Riverhead building permit process. The form also warns that false statements are punishable as a class A misdemeanor under the Penal Law provision it cites.
Who needs it
A property owner—or an officer of an organization that owns the property—who is aware of proposed work and has no objection to a Town of Riverhead building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat marked “Sworn to before me”; the owner or the identified officer signs and swears to the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner’s Endorsement from the Town of Riverhead website.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the owner and property information, proposed work, and Suffolk County tax map number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign and Swear by Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign and swear to the statement during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized form to the Town of Riverhead Building Department as part of the building permit process.
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 notarize the Owner’s Endorsement online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the statement during the session, and submit the notarized form to the Town of Riverhead Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the form before meeting the notary?
- No. The form says the statement must be sworn to before the notary. Wait to sign until the commissioned online notary gives you instructions during your video session.
- Who signs the Owner’s Endorsement?
- The property owner signs the statement. If the signer is an officer of an organization, the form provides space to identify that role and organization.
- Does New York allow online notarization?
- New York authorizes its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. You can complete the required oath with a commissioned online notary in a video session.
- Where do I submit the notarized form?
- The form is for the Town of Riverhead Building Department’s building permit process. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure where or how to submit it.