Shelter Island, NY · Suffolk County
Pool Permit Application and Fence Declaration
This four-page application and declaration requests a building permit for pool work in Shelter Island and records the owner's, pool contractor's, and fence installer's acknowledgments about pool barriers.
- 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 form collects project, property, contractor, and fencing details for a pool building permit application to the Town of Shelter Island Building Department. Its fence declaration describes temporary and permanent barrier requirements and asks the property owner, pool contractor, and fence installer to sign; the authorization section also states that the owner is responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy before occupying or using the structure.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Shelter Island pool building permit should complete the application and arrange for the required signatures on the fence declaration and, if applicable, homeowner authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The homeowner authorization carries a “NOTARIZATION REQUIRED” notice beside the owner's signature; the owner must sign that acknowledgment before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Pool Permit Application and Fence Declaration from the Town of Shelter Island.
- 2
Fill Out The Application
Enter the project, property, contractor, and fence details, and complete the homeowner authorization as applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's signature on the homeowner authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs the authorization during the notary's video session and completes any other required form signatures.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and declaration to the Town of Shelter Island Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shelter Island. 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 homeowner authorization notarized?
- Complete the homeowner authorization, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner signs the authorization during the video session, and can then submit the completed form to the Town of Shelter Island Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire pool permit application?
- The form marks the owner's signature on the homeowner authorization as requiring notarization. The pool application and fence declaration have other signature lines, but the provided form text does not mark those signatures as notarized.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner's signature remotely by video, subject to the notary's review of the document and identification.
- What should I do if I'm unsure which signatures to notarize?
- The form labels the homeowner authorization “NOTARIZATION REQUIRED.” If you are unsure how the town wants the form completed or submitted, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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