Southold, NY · Suffolk County
Application for Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy
Property owners or their authorized applicants use this form to apply for a pre-existing Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building in Southold.
What this form is
The Town of Southold Building Department application is for a pre-existing Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building built before April 9, 1957. It asks for owner and contact details, property information, and consent for a Building Inspector to inspect the property. The application instructions list an accurate survey, a floor plan, and a $200 fee as required items.
Who needs it
Owners of existing buildings built before April 9, 1957, or people authorized by the owner, can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner also signs and dates consent to inspection and, when applicable, owner authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, and contact details requested on the form.
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Gather Required Items
Prepare an accurate survey and floor plan, and include the listed $200 fee.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application and applicable owner statements, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy application for?
- It is for applying for a pre-existing Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building built before April 9, 1957.
- What must I provide with the application?
- The form lists an accurate survey, a floor plan, and a $200 fee as required items.
- Do I need a notary for the Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The owner signs and dates the consent to inspection and, when applicable, the owner authorization.
- How do I submit the Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Pre-Existing Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Southold form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.