Southold, NY · Suffolk County
Accessory Apartment Special Exception Application
This application requests a special exception permit to establish an accessory apartment in an accessory building, and property owners submit it to the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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
Use this application to request permission to establish an accessory apartment in an accessory building. The Town requires a completed, signed, notarized application and supporting materials, including ownership records, plans, photographs, and occupancy documentation. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews the submission, and the Building Department verifies the proposed apartment’s livable floor area before the application is calendared for a public hearing. A property owner-resident must attend the hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a special exception permit for an accessory apartment in an accessory building must submit this application to Southold’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-to-before-me state jurat; the property owner signing the application must swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the accessory apartment special exception application and review the instructions and required submissions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out the application and assemble the required ownership, occupancy, survey, floor plan, photograph, and other supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s application signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the online notary session and swear to the application before completing the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Deliver the original and eight collated copies, required attachments, and filing fee to the Southold Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southold. 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 accessory apartment application?
- Submit one original and eight collated copies of the required materials to the Southold Zoning Board of Appeals, with the original signed set on top and the $1,000 filing fee attached.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The instructions say the completed application must be signed by the property owner and notarized. The signature block includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The instructions list certificates of occupancy, a recorded deed, a property tax card, occupancy proof, a survey, floor plans and livable floor area calculations, photographs, and other attached forms or prior Zoning Board decisions when applicable.