Riverhead, NY · Suffolk County
Residential Building Permit Application
This packet applies for a residential building and zoning permit, and property owners or applicants submit it to the Town of Riverhead Building Department with required plans and supporting documents.
- 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 packet requests building and zoning approval for residential work and includes an application, disclosure affidavit, inspection information, and related forms. Riverhead requires applicable signed and notarized documents, plans, insurance proofs, and other approvals before processing begins; the application says work must not start until a permit is obtained. Additional forms and approvals may apply depending on the project, such as an electrical application or floodplain requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Riverhead residential building or zoning permit submit this packet and the supporting materials that apply to their project.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has sworn-statement blocks with “Sworn to before me” and “Notary Public” lines; the owner or applicant signs the application affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit Packet
Get the residential building permit packet from the Town of Riverhead Building Department.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill out the application and disclosure affidavit, and gather the plans, insurance proofs, and other materials required for your project.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn statements.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the applicable statements in front of the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The Town
Send the completed forms and applicable supporting documents to the Town of Riverhead Building Department, following its submission instructions.
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 permit application notarized online?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and follow the Town’s instructions for submitting the packet.
- Do I need to notarize every form in this packet?
- The packet says the building permit application and disclosure affidavit must be signed and notarized. An electrical application, if applicable, also requires a signature and notarization; check which forms apply to your project.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since 2023. Arrange to sign with a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The packet lists plans, insurance proofs, plot plans or surveys, and other project-dependent materials and approvals. Processing begins when all applicable forms are received and the fee is paid.
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