Sag Harbor, NY · Suffolk County
Owner’s Authorization
The Owner’s Authorization lets property owners authorize another person to apply for specified permits or approvals from the Village of Sag Harbor for their premises.
- 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 premises and its SCTM number, names the authorized applicant, and lets the owners select the application or approval involved. The owners also agree to hold the Village of Sag Harbor and its agencies, officials, and employees harmless for reliance on the authorization. Use it when submitting an application for a building permit, certificate, zoning variance, subdivision approval, certificate of appropriateness, or another listed purpose.
Who needs it
Property owners who want another person to apply for a building permit or other listed approval for their Sag Harbor premises need this authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block beginning “On the day of… before me”; the property owners signing the authorization must acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner’s Authorization from the Village of Sag Harbor.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the premises address and SCTM number, name the authorized applicant, and select the application or approval.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized form with the related application to the Village of Sag Harbor.
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 Owner’s Authorization?
- Identify the premises and SCTM number, name the person you authorize, check the applicable permit or approval, then date and sign before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the owners personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged executing the instrument.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village whether it has any additional submission requirements.
- What should I do after the form is notarized?
- Submit the completed authorization with the related permit or approval application to the Village of Sag Harbor. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.