Forestburgh, NY · Sullivan County
Site Plan Application and Owner’s Proxy
This packet applies for Forestburgh Planning Board review of a site plan or other listed land-use request and includes an owner’s proxy for an authorized representative.
- 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 packet asks for applicant, owner, property, zoning, and project details and lists materials to submit with an application to the Forestburgh Planning Board. It also includes an owner’s proxy authorizing a representative to make the application and appear before the board, plus a Short Environmental Assessment Form. The instructions specify submission deadlines, copies, fees, and meeting procedures; check with the Town about which materials and approvals apply to your project.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking Forestburgh Planning Board review can use this packet, with an owner’s proxy when an authorized representative acts for an entity owner.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s proxy includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the entity’s authorized signer signs and swears to the proxy before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Forestburgh Planning Board packet and review its application instructions and required materials.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and relevant environmental form. Have the entity’s authorized signer complete the owner’s proxy, if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the owner’s proxy jurat, if your submission requires one.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the proxy during the live online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Assemble the required materials and copies, then deliver the packet to the Town as directed in the 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 proxy but wait to sign. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the live video session; then include the notarized proxy with your application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The owner’s proxy contains a sworn-to-before-me jurat. The form text does not show a notary block for the full application or Short Environmental Assessment Form, so check which signatures the Town requires.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the proxy during a live video session.
- What do I submit with the application?
- The instructions list a letter of explanation, completed Short-Form EAF, proof of ownership or owner’s proxy, site plan, estimated project cost, and fee receipt. They also describe copy and delivery requirements.
- When should I confirm submission requirements?
- The instructions set deadlines and packet requirements, but requirements may depend on your project. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.