Shoreham, NY · Suffolk County
Demolition Permit Application
This checklist and application are for property owners or their authorized agents seeking a Shoreham demolition permit and submitting required project documents to 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 property, owner, agent, contractor, and project details for demolition work, and includes a sworn statement by the applicant. The checklist identifies supporting materials, which may include a current survey, deed, utility disconnects, asbestos survey, and owner authorization when someone other than the property owner applies. The Village says demolition work cannot begin until required documents are submitted and a permit is issued; permits are valid for 90 days, and inspections are required.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent planning to demolish a building or structure in Shoreham should submit this application and the applicable checklist documents to the Village Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement in the application’s jurat before a notary; an owner signing the separate Owner’s Authorization also swears to it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the demolition permit application and checklist from the Village of Shoreham.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the owner, agent, property, contractor, and proposed-work details, and gather the checklist documents that apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement and any required Owner’s Authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable section during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the signed application and required supporting documents to the Village Building Department; wait for the permit before beginning demolition.
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 submit the demolition permit application?
- Complete the application and gather the checklist items that apply to your project, including any required survey, deed, consents, contractor information, utility disconnects, and asbestos documentation. Submit the materials to the Village Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize the Owner’s Authorization?
- The Owner’s Authorization includes a sworn statement and a notary block. The checklist says this authorization is required when the applicant is someone other than the property owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Check with the Village Building Department about its submission requirements for this application.
- When can demolition work begin?
- The form says demolition work must not begin until all required documentation has been submitted and a permit has been issued. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Shoreham
Demolition Permit Application in other Suffolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.