Smithtown, NY · Suffolk County
Notice of Utilization of Truss Type Construction Affidavit
This residential construction notice identifies truss, pre-engineered wood, or timber construction and framing details for the Smithtown 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 form notifies Smithtown’s Chief Building Inspector about residential use of truss-type, pre-engineered wood, or timber construction, and lets the filer indicate whether the construction involves floor framing, roof framing, or both. It includes fields for the property owner, tax map number, address, and project type. An architect or engineer may sign and stamp or seal it; an owner or contractor signs it under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor completing residential work involving the construction types listed on the form may need to submit it to Smithtown’s Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Sworn before me” jurat; the owner or contractor signs before the notary, while an architect or engineer may sign and stamp or seal it.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Notice of Utilization of Truss Type Construction Affidavit from the Town of Smithtown.
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Fill In the Property Details
Enter the property owner, tax map number, and property address, then mark the applicable construction and framing types.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary if you are signing as the owner or contractor.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner or contractor section before the notary during your online video session.
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Submit to the Town
Send the completed notice to the Smithtown Building Department according to its submission instructions.
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 this Smithtown construction notice?
- Identify the property and tax map number, check the applicable construction and framing boxes, and complete the signature section. If signing as an owner or contractor, take the form to a notary for the oath.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form provides a “Sworn before me” section for an owner or contractor’s signature. It also provides for an architect or engineer to sign and use a stamp or seal.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing the jurat on video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed notice?
- The form is addressed to the Chief Building Inspector of the Town of Smithtown Building Department. Contact the department for submission instructions or questions about your project.