Westhampton Beach, NY · Suffolk County
Occupancy and Use Permit Application
This application requests approval for a proposed occupancy or use of a property in Westhampton Beach and is filed with the Village Department of Building and Zoning.
- 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
The application records the property, owner, operator, previous use, proposed use, and business details. The Village’s checklist calls for it when applying for an occupancy or use permit, along with floor plans, a current survey, owner authorization, and business registration. The form states that it is not a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance; the space cannot be used or occupied until required inspections are satisfactory and a Certificate of Compliance has been issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking an occupancy or use permit for a property in Westhampton Beach should complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application and owner authorization each have a sworn jurat; the applicant and property owner, respectively, sign and swear to their statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Occupancy / Use Permit Application and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, owner, operator, and proposed use details, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn sections.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable applicant and owner sections during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Westhampton Beach Department of Building and Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westhampton Beach. 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 occupancy application notarized online?
- Complete the form and supporting paperwork, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the required sworn sections during your video appointment and follow the Village’s submission instructions.
- Do I need to notarize both the application and owner authorization?
- The form includes a sworn jurat for the applicant on the application and a separate sworn section for the property owner on the owner authorization. Have each signer complete the applicable notarized section.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization remotely if the signer and form meet applicable requirements.
- What documents does the Village list with the application?
- The checklist calls for two copies of scaled floor plans, two copies of a current survey identifying the subject space, owner authorization, and business registration, along with the application. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Occupancy and Use Permit Application in other Suffolk County cities
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