Sag Harbor, NY · Suffolk County
Owner-Occupied Rental Permit Application
This application requests a Village of Sag Harbor owner-occupied rental permit and is filed by the property owner with the Village Building Department.
- 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 application collects owner, inspector, rental property, and emergency contact information, and includes a safety checklist for the rental property. The Village instructs applicants to complete both sides, attach a property deed and recent Village Tax Bill, and have the person conducting the inspection sign and notarize the form. The permit is valid for two years from its date of issue, and the form lists standard and reduced fees.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Village of Sag Harbor owner-occupied rental permit must complete the application and arrange for the person conducting the inspection to sign it.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to block for the inspector; the homeowner or licensed NY architect, engineer, or home inspector conducting the inspection signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village of Sag Harbor Owner-Occupied Rental Permit Application.
- 2
Complete Both Sides
Answer all questions and complete the owner, inspector, property, emergency contact, and checklist sections.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a copy of the property deed and a recent Village Tax Bill.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the person conducting the inspection.
- 5
Sign on Video
The inspector signs the sworn-to section during the online notarization.
- 6
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Village Building Department.
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
- Who must sign the application before a notary?
- The person conducting the inspection must sign and notarize the form. The instructions allow this to be the homeowner or a licensed NY architect, engineer, or home inspector.
- How do I prepare the application for submission?
- Complete both sides and answer all questions. Include a copy of the property deed and a recent Village Tax Bill, then submit the completed application to the Village Building Department.
- Do I need to include a deed and tax bill?
- Yes. The instructions say to include a copy of the Property Deed and a recent Village Tax Bill with the application.
- Can I sign the sworn statement with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signer by video, subject to the notary's requirements.
- What if I am unsure about submitting the form or attachments?
- The form says to complete both sides and include the listed attachments. For questions about the Village's submission requirements, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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