Sag Harbor, NY · Suffolk County
Affidavit of Posting for Historic Review
This affidavit states that an applicant or agent posted the required public notice sign for a Sag Harbor Board of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review application.
- 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
Sag Harbor requires the applicant or the applicant’s agent to file this affidavit to show that a compliant sign was displayed on the property for the ten days immediately before the hearing. The form states that the affidavit must be sworn to and signed on the day of the meeting, and that the Board will not proceed with the public hearing unless it is submitted at the scheduled meeting. It references the Village Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 300-13.3E.
Who needs it
An applicant or the applicant’s agent must complete and file this affidavit for a certificate of appropriateness application heard by the Board.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or agent signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat on the day of the meeting.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Posting for the Board of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review.
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Fill In The Form
Enter the applicant or agent and property details, and make sure the posting statements are accurate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the day of the meeting.
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Submit To The Board
File the notarized affidavit at the scheduled meeting as instructed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sag Harbor. 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 complete the Affidavit of Posting?
- Fill in the applicant or agent and property details, confirm the sign met the form’s posting requirements, then swear to and sign the affidavit before a notary on the day of the meeting.
- Do I need to post a sign before the hearing?
- Yes. The form says a compliant sign must be displayed continuously for ten days immediately preceding the hearing and that the affidavit must be filed at the scheduled meeting.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; check with the Board about submitting the completed affidavit.
- When must the affidavit be sworn and signed?
- The instructions say the affidavit must be sworn to and signed on the day of the meeting. The form includes a jurat for the notary to complete.
- What if I am unsure about filing or sign requirements?
- Review the form instructions and contact the Board of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.