Shandaken, NY · Ulster County
Agent Authorization Form
This form lets a Shandaken property owner authorize an agent to present an application and speak for a proposed project before the Town’s Building Department, Planning Board, or Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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
This one-page form lets a property owner authorize an agent or representative to appear for them, present an application, and speak about a proposed project. The owner identifies the property and agent, then selects the relevant Town department or board, such as Building, Planning, or Zoning. Use it when an owner wants an agent to act on their behalf in one of the listed application processes; the form provides an individual acknowledgment for the owner’s signature.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants an agent to appear, present an application, and speak for a proposed project before one of the Town’s listed departments or boards needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment of individual, and the property owner signing the authorization must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Agent Authorization Form from the Town of Shandaken.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, property, and agent information, then select the applicable department or board.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner appears by video, completes identity verification, and acknowledges signing the form.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized form with the application as directed by the Town of Shandaken.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shandaken. 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 complete and submit the Agent Authorization Form?
- Identify the property and agent, select the applicable Town department or board, and sign before a notary. Submit the completed form with your application as directed by the Town.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment of individual for the property owner’s signature, so the owner must appear before a notary and acknowledge signing.
- Can I complete the acknowledgment with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You can sign during a video session, subject to the notary’s identity-verification process.
- Which Town department or board can the agent represent me before?
- The form lists the Building Department, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Check the applicable box for the application or project, and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.