Esopus, NY · Ulster County
Affidavit for Third Party Authorization
This affidavit lets an Esopus property owner authorize an applicant to act as their agent for permit, inspection, and permit-closing tasks with the Town Building Department.
- 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 affidavit identifies the property owner, property, and applicant, and authorizes the applicant to secure permits for work outlined in an application, request required inspections, and close the permit. Use it when a property owner wants another person to handle these tasks with the Town of Esopus Building Department; the form includes a sworn statement and an owner signature line.
Who needs it
An Esopus property owner who wants an applicant to secure permits, request inspections, and close a permit for work described in an application needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Sworn to me” jurat, and the property owner signs before a County Clerk or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit for Third Party Authorization from the Town of Esopus Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the owner's and applicant's information, property location, tax map number, and permit work details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs during the online notary session and completes the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed affidavit to the Town of Esopus Building Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Esopus. 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 use this authorization affidavit?
- Enter the owner, property, and applicant details, then identify the work covered by the permit application. The owner signs the affidavit before a County Clerk or notary public.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form has a “Sworn to me” jurat and identifies a County Clerk or Notary Public for the owner's signature.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Building Department if you have questions about submitting a remotely notarized affidavit.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is for the Town of Esopus Building Department. Contact the department about submission details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.