Cortlandt, NY · Westchester County
Sign Affidavit
The Sign Affidavit documents that an applicant posted the required public-hearing notice sign for a Site Development Plan application in the Town of Cortlandt and submits it to the Town.
- 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 affidavit records when and where the applicant posted a sign giving notice of a public hearing for a Site Development Plan application. The form states the sign must be posted at least 20 days before the hearing, in the property's front yard and visible from the adjoining road, under the cited Town zoning ordinance section. The applicant must attach a photograph taken from the front property line and submit the affidavit for the Town's planning review.
Who needs it
Applicants filing a Site Development Plan application in Cortlandt who posted the required public-hearing notice sign and must attest to that posting.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat: the person making the affidavit signs and swears to the sign-posting details before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Sign Affidavit from the Town of Cortlandt.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the sign-posting date, application and property details, and public-hearing date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Attach the required sign photograph and submit the completed affidavit for the Town's planning review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cortlandt. 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 the Sign Affidavit?
- Fill in the posting date, application and property details, and public-hearing date. Attach a photo of the sign taken from the front property line, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to attach a photograph?
- Yes. The form says to attach a photograph of the sign taken from the front property line.
- Can I sign this affidavit online?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. You can sign before a commissioned online notary in a remote online notarization session.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form concerns a Site Development Plan application and a public hearing in the Town of Cortlandt. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about where or how to submit it.