Southold, NY · Suffolk County
Accessory Bed And Breakfast Special Exception Application
This 18-page application packet requests a special exception for an accessory bed and breakfast in an existing dwelling, and is filed by the property owner or applicant with 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
Southold requires this application to seek a special exception for an accessory bed and breakfast in an existing dwelling. The packet includes instructions, supporting questionnaires and disclosures, an environmental assessment, and an owner statement that must be signed and sworn before a notary. Applicants must also provide proof of full-time owner occupancy, property and building documents, plans, and other materials listed in the instructions; the Town requests eight collated sets and the filing fee.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking permission to operate an accessory bed and breakfast in an existing Southold dwelling must submit this application packet to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Southold accessory bed-and-breakfast special exception application and its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the application and required supporting forms, and gather the occupancy proof, property documents, plans, and other materials listed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the owner-agent certification that must be sworn before a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video, sign the certification, and take the required oath.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Include the notarized statement and required copies, supporting documents, and fee with your application to the Southold Town 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 get the owner statement notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and take the required oath during the video appointment, then include the notarized statement in your application packet.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The application includes an owner-agent certification followed by a jurat stating it was sworn to before a notary. The signer must appear before the notary and take the oath.
- Can I use online notarization for this Southold application?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else does the application packet require?
- The instructions call for eight collated sets, proof of full-time owner occupancy, property records, plans, photos, completed supporting forms, and a filing fee. Review the packet for the complete submission list.