Smithtown, NY · Suffolk County
Debris Removal Affidavit
A one-page affidavit for the owner, contractor, demolisher or covered homeowner to certify debris removal for a Smithtown permit.
- 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 one-page affidavit records the permit number, property location and identity of the owner and person responsible for demolition. The signer certifies that all debris was removed to a legal landfill and none was buried on site. It is for the owner, contractor, person who demolished the structure or homeowner covered by the identified permit; use it with the related permit matter handled by the Town of Smithtown Building Department.
Who needs it
The owner, contractor, person who demolished the structure or homeowner covered by the identified permit completes this affidavit to certify how debris was handled.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the owner, contractor, demolisher or covered homeowner signs the debris-removal certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Debris Removal Affidavit from the Town of Smithtown Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Add the permit number, date, owner, property location and SCTM number, then print the signer’s name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the debris-removal certification during the remote notarization session as directed by the notary.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized affidavit to the Town of Smithtown Building Department with the related permit matter.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Smithtown. 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 debris removal affidavit?
- Enter the permit and property details, print the signer’s name, then sign the certification before a notary. The signer certifies that debris went to a legal landfill and was not buried on site.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat, so the person making the debris-removal certification signs before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Who should complete the affidavit?
- The form names the owner, contractor, person who demolished the structure or homeowner covered by the permit as eligible signers. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.