How do I get the Southold building permit application notarized?

Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn applicant statement during the video session, and submit the completed application and required materials to the Building Department.

Do I need to include an owner authorization form?

Yes, if the applicant is not the property owner. The form says the owner authorization section must be completed and the checklist calls for an original signed authorization.

Can I use an online notary for this application?

New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn statement by video.

What materials should I submit with the application?

The checklist calls for a survey or site plan, four sets of plans signed and sealed by a New York-licensed professional engineer or architect, and contractor insurance and Suffolk County license documents. Additional materials may apply.

When can construction begin?

The form instructions say work covered by the application, including land clearing and site work, may not begin before the building permit is issued. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

Southold, NY · Suffolk County

Building Permit Application

This application requests a Town of Southold building permit and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant for proposed construction, alteration, repair, or demolition.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

Use this form to describe the property, proposed work, project cost, and relevant owner, applicant, design professional, and contractor details. Southold requires a complete, signed, notarized application before it will accept the submission; when the applicant is not the owner, the owner authorization section must also be completed. The instructions list plans, insurance documents, and other materials that may be required with the application.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Southold building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition need this application.

Why it needs a notary

The applicant signs the sworn statement on page 2 before a notary, who completes the jurat beginning “Sworn before me”; owner authorization is also required when applicable.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Get the Southold building permit application and review its instructions and checklist.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, applicant, project, and other required details. Complete owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner.
3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
5
Submit to the Town
Submit the signed application with the required plans, insurance documents, and any other applicable materials to the Southold Building Department.

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The blank PDF straight from Southold. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 Southold building permit application notarized?: Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn applicant statement during the video session, and submit the completed application and required materials to the Building Department.
Do I need to include an owner authorization form?: Yes, if the applicant is not the property owner. The form says the owner authorization section must be completed and the checklist calls for an original signed authorization.
Can I use an online notary for this application?: New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn statement by video.
What materials should I submit with the application?: The checklist calls for a survey or site plan, four sets of plans signed and sealed by a New York-licensed professional engineer or architect, and contractor insurance and Suffolk County license documents. Additional materials may apply.
When can construction begin?: The form instructions say work covered by the application, including land clearing and site work, may not begin before the building permit is issued. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

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