Southold, NY · Suffolk County
Waiver of Lot Merger Application
This application asks Southold’s Zoning Board of Appeals to waive a lot merger and recognize original lot lines; property owners submit it with supporting records and surveys.
- 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 ask the Zoning Board of Appeals to waive a merger and recognize an original lot as a separate building parcel. The Town’s instructions require a written Building Inspector determination and supporting materials, including surveys, deeds, a title search, and other questionnaires or environmental forms when applicable. The Zoning Board schedules a public hearing and may require the applicant or an agent to attend.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Zoning Board of Appeals recognition of original lot lines after a merger should file this application with the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application has sworn-to-before-me blocks for both parcel owners; each owner signing the application must swear to it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Waiver of Lot Merger Application and review the Town’s instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property and owner details, answer the applicable questions, and gather the required surveys, deeds, and other records.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video notarization for the owner or owners who must sign the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the owner statement in front of a commissioned online notary during the session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the original signed set, required collated copies, supporting documents, and fee as directed by the Town.
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 lot merger waiver application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book online and sign the owner’s sworn statement during your video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The instructions list items including a Building Inspector’s notice of disapproval, surveys for both properties, deeds, a title search, and other forms as applicable.
- Can an agent submit the application for the owner?
- The form allows an owner’s representative to apply, but it requires the owner’s consent when the applicant is not the owner.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries; a commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s sworn signature. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.