Smithtown, NY · Suffolk County
Excavation Affidavit
The Excavation Affidavit is a sworn statement for a Smithtown excavation or demolition permit application, signed by the property owner or the owner’s agent to affirm compliance with underground-facility protection requirements.
- 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 identifies the property and application, then has the owner or agent affirm that they will comply with the form’s cited Rule 753 requirements for underground facilities. It accompanies excavation or demolition permit paperwork in Smithtown; the form also directs applicants to call 811 or 1-800-272-4480 to notify underground operators. Complete the property and application details and have the affidavit notarized before submitting it with the permit materials.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent applying for an excavation or demolition permit in Smithtown needs to complete and swear to this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the owner or agent signing the affidavit must swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Excavation Affidavit from the Town of Smithtown and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the section, block, lot, application type, property owner or agent, and property address. Leave the signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and prepare valid identification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Swear to the affidavit and sign during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized affidavit with your Smithtown excavation or demolition permit materials.
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 notarize the Smithtown Excavation Affidavit online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video appointment. Submit the notarized affidavit with your permit materials.
- Do I need to notify underground operators?
- The form directs applicants to contact 811 or 1-800-272-4480 for notification of underground operators. Follow the directions on the form for your project.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The property owner or the owner’s agent signs the affidavit and swears to the statement before a notary. The form’s signature title line also lists owner, agent, and contractor.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the notarized form.
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Excavation Affidavit in other New York cities
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