Forestburgh, NY · Sullivan County
Planning Board Application and Owner’s Proxy
This application package is for property owners or applicants seeking Forestburgh Planning Board review of a land-use project, with an Owner’s Proxy for an authorized representative to apply on the owner’s behalf.
- 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 package is used to request Planning Board review for projects such as site plans, subdivisions, land divisions, lot-line revisions, and special-use permits. Applicants submit the completed application with the required supporting materials, fees, and signed review-expense agreement; non-owner applicants must also include the attached Owner’s Proxy. The instructions set paper and electronic submission deadlines before a scheduled meeting, and applicants or their agents must appear at the meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking Forestburgh Planning Board review use this package, and a non-owner applicant must include the property owner’s completed Owner’s Proxy.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Owner’s Proxy includes a jurat (“Sworn to before me”); the property owner or authorized corporate officer signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Forestburgh Planning Board application package and review its instructions and required supporting materials.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the project and applicant details. If you are not the property owner, complete the applicable Owner’s Proxy.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Proxy jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification, then sign and swear to the proxy during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Package the proxy with the required materials and submit paper and electronic copies according to the town’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forestburgh. 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’s Proxy notarized online?
- Complete the applicable individual or corporate Owner’s Proxy, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the proxy during the video session, and include it with your application package.
- Do I need to notarize the entire Planning Board application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the attached Owner’s Proxy, not on the general application section. The owner or authorized corporate officer signs and swears to that proxy before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Town of Forestburgh if you have questions about its submission requirements.
- When should I submit the application package?
- The instructions call for paper and electronic materials at least 15 days before the meeting, with paper materials due by noon. Applicants should call to confirm the meeting date; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.