Shoreham, NY · Suffolk County
Building Permit Application
This four-page application packet is for property owners or authorized agents seeking a Shoreham building permit and includes notarized statements for the applicant and, when applicable, an owner or energy-compliance tester.
- 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 combines a building permit application with a checklist of plans, surveys, contractor details, fees and possible additional approvals. The applicant completes the application and sworn statement; an owner’s authorization is included when someone other than the owner applies. For new homes or major additions, the packet also includes a third-party energy-compliance affidavit. Shoreham’s checklist explains what to submit for proposed work and notes that requirements depend on the project.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying to Shoreham’s Building Department for a permit for proposed construction or other work need this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat for the applicant’s sworn statement; separate jurats appear for the owner’s authorization and energy-compliance affidavit, signed by the owner or tester respectively.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building Permit Application packet from the Village of Shoreham.
- 2
Fill In Applicable Sections
Complete the application details and checklist; include owner authorization or the energy affidavit when the packet’s conditions apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement or affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign the applicable notarized section until the notary directs you during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Gather the required plans and supporting documents, then submit the application packet to Shoreham’s Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shoreham. 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 notarized parts of this packet?
- Complete the applicable statement, but wait to sign until you meet with the notary. The applicant signs the application jurat; the owner or energy tester signs their separate affidavit when applicable.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?
- Not necessarily. The application includes a sworn applicant statement, while the owner’s authorization applies when an agent applies and the energy affidavit is for new homes or major additions.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the Village will accept the notarized document in your application packet before signing online.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for items such as construction plans, a plot plan, a current survey, contractor information and applicable approvals. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Shoreham
Building Permit Application in other Suffolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.